Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
North America
Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
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
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
wax
Other Uses
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
wax plant
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Candelilla
In German
fall phlox
candelilla
In French
Fall Phlox
candelilla
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
candelilla
In Greek
Fall Phlox
candelilla
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
candelilla
In Polish
Fall Phlox
candelilla
In Latin
Phlox cadent
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Euphorbiales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Candelilla
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Candelilla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fall Phlox and Candelilla Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Candelilla are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Candelilla
Care of Fall Phlox and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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.