Euphorbia antisyphilitica |
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Candelilla |
Description
Evergreen succulent grows at a moderate rate to 1' x 2'. Clusters of upright pale green leafless stems. Flowers are pink and white and appear spring to summer. Good in containers. Accepts reflected sun, full sun or partial shade. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.