Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
wax
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
wax plant
In Hindi
pinkroot
Candelilla
In German
Spigelia
candelilla
In French
Spigelia
candelilla
In Spanish
Spigelia
candelilla
In Greek
Spigelia
candelilla
In Portuguese
Spigelia
candelilla
In Polish
Spigelia
candelilla
In Latin
Spigelia
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Euphorbiales
Family
Loganiceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Candelilla
Season and care of Pinkroot and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Candelilla Physical Information
Pinkroot and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Candelilla are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pinkroot and Candelilla
Care of Pinkroot and Candelilla 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 Candelilla pruning is done 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 Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.