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Euphorbia antisyphilitica

Candelilla

Plant photo of: Euphorbia antisyphilitica
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Kathleen Moore

 

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.

 

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:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.