Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
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
Rose, Burgundy
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
-
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
wax
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
wax plant
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Candelilla
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
candelilla
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
candelilla
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
candelilla
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
candelilla
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
candelilla
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
candelilla
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Iridaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Candelilla
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Candelilla season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Candelilla Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Candelilla are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Candelilla
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris 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.