Candelilla

Euphorbia antisyphilitica, Euphorbiaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Salam AcaciaAcacia ehrenbergiana

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Bushman's HatHoodia gordonii

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Madagascar OcotilloAlluaudia procera

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

SumacRhus coriaria

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Bushman's PoisonAdenium boehmianum

Both plants produce highly toxic latex compounds that can inhibit nearby vegetation

Beavertail CactusOpuntia basilaris

Candelilla latex compounds may provide pest protection for associated cacti

LechuguillaAgave lechuguilla

Euphorbia latex contains toxic compounds that can inhibit root development of nearby plants

Camphor DaisyHeterotheca subaxillaris

Candelilla produces allelopathic compounds that may inhibit germination and growth of camphor daisy

Uses

Functions

Wax ProductionErosion ControlGround CoverIndustrial Uses

Medicinal Uses

Traditional AntisyphiliticSkin ConditionsWounds

Common Questions

What zones does Candelilla grow in?

Candelilla grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Candelilla?

Good companions for Candelilla include Salam Acacia, Bushman's Hat, Madagascar Ocotillo, Sumac.

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