Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Texas, Mexico
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
wax
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Zebra Plant
wax plant
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Candelilla
In German
Zebra Plant
candelilla
In French
Zebra usine
candelilla
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
candelilla
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
candelilla
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
candelilla
In Polish
Zebra roślin
candelilla
In Latin
ferus Planta
candelilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Marantaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Zebra Plant and Candelilla
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Candelilla? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Candelilla. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Candelilla doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Candelilla has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Zebra Plant and Candelilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Candelilla
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Candelilla Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Candelilla are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Candelilla
Care of Zebra Plant and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.