Candelilla

Candelilla Care

Euphorbia Antisyphilitica

What is the plant

Candelilla is a tufted perennial usually growing 1-1 1/2 ft. tall but occasionally reaching 3 ft. The numerous, rarely branched, waxy stems resemble a cluster of slender, pale-green candles. Tiny, narrow leaves, present only on new growth, fall off early and, along with the flowers, are inconspicuous. The small white flowers, deep pink at the base, 1/16-1/8 inch across, grow near the tips of the stems. This plant is in the same genus as the holiday favorite Poinsettia.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

7 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water deeply and infrequently. Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer is not necessary, but a top dressing of worm castings at the start of the growing season is sure to be appreciated.
Sunlight
Antisyphilitica euphorbia grows equally well in partial shade or full sun.

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Soil
This plant prefers well-draining limestone soils. It can do well in sandy soils or sandy loam. A good cactus or succulent potting mix is appropriate.
Temperature
It is extremely heat tolerant, and it can tolerate cold temperatures down to 28° degrees Fahrenheit (-2° C).
Additional
The sap contains a latex which is toxic on ingestion and highly irritant externally, causing photosensitive skin reactions and severe inflammation, especially on contact with eyes or open cuts. The toxicity can remain high even in dried plant material. Prolonged and regular contact with the sap is inadvisable because of its carcinogenic nature