Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
wax
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
wax plant
In Hindi
Elkhorn
Candelilla
In German
Elkhorn
candelilla
In French
Elkhorn
candelilla
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
candelilla
In Greek
Elkhorn
candelilla
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
candelilla
In Polish
Elkhorn
candelilla
In Latin
Elkhorn
candelilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Candelilla
Season and care of Elkhorn and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elkhorn and Candelilla Physical Information
Elkhorn and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Candelilla are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Elkhorn and Candelilla
Care of Elkhorn and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.