Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
wax
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
wax plant
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Candelilla
लाल Chokeberry
In German
candelilla
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
candelilla
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
candelilla
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
candelilla
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
candelilla
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
candelilla
Red aronii
In Latin
candelilla
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Candelilla and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Candelilla and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candelilla and Red Chokeberry
Care of Candelilla and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.