Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Texas, Mexico
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
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
23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
wax
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Chrysanths
wax plant
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
Candelilla
In German
Chrysanthemen
candelilla
In French
Chrysanthèmes
candelilla
In Spanish
Crisantemos
candelilla
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
candelilla
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
candelilla
In Polish
Chryzantemy
candelilla
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Euphorbiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Euphorbia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chrysanthemum and Candelilla
Wondering what are the properties of Chrysanthemum and Candelilla? We provide you with everything About Chrysanthemum and Candelilla. Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns and Candelilla doesn't have thorns. Also Chrysanthemum does not have fragrant flowers. Chrysanthemum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash and Candelilla has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash. 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 Chrysanthemum and Candelilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Candelilla
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Candelilla season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chrysanthemum and Candelilla Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Candelilla are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Candelilla
Care of Chrysanthemum and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots and Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.