Euphorbia antisiphilitica
Candellila, Candelilla
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. antisiphilitica - E. antisiphilitica is a borderline hardy, clump-forming, succulent perennial with upright, leafless, cylindrical, waxy, grey-green stems and, from late winter into spring, tiny, cream flowers, red at the base.
Euphorbia antisiphilitica is: Evergreen
Upright, Clump-forming
Sap causes severe skin irritation & severe eye pain, including temporary blindness that can last several days. All parts are highly toxic, possibly fatal, if ingested.
Cream in Spring; Cream in Winter
Mealybugs Mealybugs
Grey mould Grey mould
Little to no pruning required.
Sow seed as soon as ripe at 15-20C.
Stem tip cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Seed
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Euphorbia antisiphilitica (Candellila) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Low Maintenance, Indoor, Greenhouse, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Conservatory
Under glass, grow in 3 parts loam-based compost, 1 part grit in full light. Ventilate well. In growth, water sparingly & apply low-nitrogen liquid feed monthly; keep dry in winter. Outdoors, grow in well-drained soil in sheltered, sunny site. Protect from frost and winter wet.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East
Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
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Euphorbia antisiphilitica
Candellila, Candelilla
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. antisiphilitica - E. antisiphilitica is a borderline hardy, clump-forming, succulent perennial with upright, leafless, cylindrical, waxy, grey-green stems and, from late winter into spring, tiny, cream flowers, red at the base.
Mexico, Southwestern United States
Evergreen
Upright, Clump-forming
Sap causes severe skin irritation & severe eye pain, including temporary blindness that can last several days. All parts are highly toxic, possibly fatal, if ingested.
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Cream in Spring; Cream in Winter
Little to no pruning required.
Sow seed as soon as ripe at 15-20C.
Stem tip cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Seed
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Euphorbia antisiphilitica (Candellila) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Low Maintenance, Indoor, Greenhouse, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Conservatory
Under glass, grow in 3 parts loam-based compost, 1 part grit in full light. Ventilate well. In growth, water sparingly & apply low-nitrogen liquid feed monthly; keep dry in winter. Outdoors, grow in well-drained soil in sheltered, sunny site. Protect from frost and winter wet.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East
Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
Euphorbia antisiphilitica (Candellila)
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Euphorbia antisiphilitica (Candellila)
pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale
Ceroplastes rubens
Insect
Absent
3
3
Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.
Euphorbia antisiphilitica (Candellila)
cotton mealybug
Phenacoccus solenopsis
Insect
Absent
3
3
Watching brief for potential impact on tomato production in the Mediterranean. Other southern European countries likely to be more at risk. Precautionary action will be taken on findings on planting material to protect glasshouse crops and botanical gardens.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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