Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
candelabro
In Hindi
pinkroot
candelabro
In German
Spigelia
candelabro
In French
Spigelia
candelabro
In Spanish
Spigelia
candelabro
In Greek
Spigelia
candelabro
In Portuguese
Spigelia
candelabro
In Polish
Spigelia
candelabro
In Latin
Spigelia
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Loganiceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Pinkroot and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Candelabro. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Candelabro has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Candelabro
Season and care of Pinkroot and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabro is .
Pinkroot and Candelabro Physical Information
Pinkroot and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Candelabro are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Candelabro flower color:
- Candelabro leaf color:
Care of Pinkroot and Candelabro
Care of Pinkroot and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.