Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
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Habitat
open forests
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
candelabra
In German
Silver Wattle
Kandelaber
In French
Mimosa d'été
candélabre
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Candelabra
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Candelabra
In Polish
Silver Wattle
świeczniki
In Latin
Silver Wattle
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Silver Wattle and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and Candelabra. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like and Candelabra has allergic reactions like . 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 Silver Wattle and Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Candelabra
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Candelabra season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Wattle and Candelabra Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Candelabra are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Candelabra flower color: White
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Care of Silver Wattle and Candelabra
Care of Silver Wattle and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.