Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
wax
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
wax plant
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Candelilla
Hydrangea
In German
candelilla
Hortensie
In French
candelilla
Hortensia
In Spanish
candelilla
Hortensia
In Greek
candelilla
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
candelilla
Hortênsia
In Polish
candelilla
Hortensja
In Latin
candelilla
Hibiscus
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Candelilla and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Candelilla and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Candelilla and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Silver Thyme
Care of Candelilla and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Thyme pruning is done 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 Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.