Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
12, 13
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
desert broom
candelabra
In German
Wüste Besen
Kandelaber
In French
desert broom
candélabre
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Candelabra
In Greek
desert broom
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Candelabra
In Polish
desert broom
świeczniki
In Latin
desert broom
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araucariaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Araucaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Desert Broom and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Broom and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Desert Broom and Candelabra. Desert Broom doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Broom does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Unknown and Candelabra has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Desert Broom and Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Candelabra
Season and care of Desert Broom and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Candelabra Physical Information
Desert Broom and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Candelabra are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Desert Broom and Candelabra
Care of Desert Broom and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.