Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bulbs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Candelaria
In German
Nickende Distel
Candelaria
In French
Musk Thistle
Candelaria
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Candelaria
In Greek
musk Thistle
Candelaria
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Candelaria
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Candelaria
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Candelaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Orchidales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Musk Thistle and Candelaria
Wondering what are the properties of Musk Thistle and Candelaria? We provide you with everything About Musk Thistle and Candelaria. Musk Thistle has thorns and Candelaria doesn't have thorns. Also Musk Thistle does not have fragrant flowers. Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Candelaria has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Musk Thistle and Candelaria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Candelaria
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Candelaria season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Musk Thistle and Candelaria Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Candelaria are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Musk Thistle and Candelaria
Care of Musk Thistle and Candelaria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.