Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Japan
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Pink
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
wax
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
wax plant
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Candelilla
sasanqua
In German
candelilla
sasanqua
In French
candelilla
sasanqua
In Spanish
candelilla
sasanqua
In Greek
candelilla
sasanqua
In Portuguese
candelilla
Sasankya
In Polish
candelilla
Sasankya
In Latin
candelilla
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Theales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candelilla and Sasanqua
Season and care of Candelilla and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelilla and Sasanqua Physical Information
Candelilla and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Sasanqua are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Sasanqua
Care of Candelilla and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.