Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Chilopsis linearis
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Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Desert Willow
candelabro
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
candelabro
In German
Wüsten Weide
candelabro
In French
desert Willow
candelabro
In Spanish
Desert Willow
candelabro
In Greek
έρημο Willow
candelabro
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
candelabro
In Polish
desert Willow
candelabro
In Latin
desert Willow
candelabro
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Desert Willow and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Willow and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Desert Willow and Candelabro. Desert Willow doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Willow does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Willow has allergic reactions like Asthma and Candelabro has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Willow and Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Candelabro
Season and care of Desert Willow and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabro is .
Desert Willow and Candelabro Physical Information
Desert Willow and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Candelabro are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Candelabro flower color:
- Candelabro leaf color:
Care of Desert Willow and Candelabro
Care of Desert Willow and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.