About Candelilla and Spider lily
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Texas, Mexico
China, Korea
Types
-
Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Along cemeteries
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days
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 Type
Sand
Clay, 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
anti-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
wax
Bulbs
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
LYCORIS chinensis
Common Name
wax plant
Golden Surprise Lily, Spiderlily
In Hindi
Candelilla
Lycoris Spider lily
In German
candelilla
Spinnenlilien
In French
candelilla
Lycoris Spider lily
In Spanish
candelilla
Lycoris Spider lily
In Greek
candelilla
Lycoris Spider lily
In Portuguese
candelilla
Lycoris Spider lily
In Polish
candelilla
Lycoris Spider lily
In Latin
candelilla
Lycoris Spider lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Candelilla and Spider lily
Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Spider lily? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Spider lily. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Spider lily doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like and Spider lily has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Candelilla and Spider lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelilla and Spider lily
Season and care of Candelilla and Spider lily is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Spider lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spider lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Spider lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spider lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelilla and Spider lily Physical Information
Candelilla and Spider lily physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Spider lily are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Spider lily
Care of Candelilla and Spider lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spider lily 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 Spider lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.