Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Texas, Mexico
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Soil Type
Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
wax
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gardenia
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Gardenia
wax plant
In Hindi
Gardenia
Candelilla
In German
Gardenie
candelilla
In French
Gardénia
candelilla
In Spanish
Gardenia
candelilla
In Greek
γαρδένια
candelilla
In Portuguese
gardênia
candelilla
In Polish
Gardenia
candelilla
In Latin
Gardenia
candelilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rubiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Candelilla
Season and care of Gardenia and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Candelilla season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Candelilla Physical Information
Gardenia and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Candelilla are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Gardenia and Candelilla
Care of Gardenia and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gardenia 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.