Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Full Sun
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
wax
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Citrus limetta
Common Name
wax plant
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Candelilla
मौसम्बी
In German
candelilla
süße Limone
In French
candelilla
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
candelilla
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
candelilla
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
candelilla
doce de limão
In Polish
candelilla
słodkie limonki
In Latin
candelilla
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Candelilla and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Candelilla and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Candelilla and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Candelilla and Sweet Lime
Care of Candelilla and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.