Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
candelabra
In German
Meskalbohne
Kandelaber
In French
Calia secundiflora
candélabre
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Candelabra
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
Candelabra
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
świeczniki
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Texas Mountain Laurel and Candelabra. Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Mountain Laurel does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Mountain Laurel has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Candelabra has allergic reactions like Poisonous. 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 Texas Mountain Laurel and Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Candelabra
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Candelabra season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Candelabra Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Candelabra are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Candelabra
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.