Candlewood
1.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)
Also known as
Ocotillo, Ocotillo, Coachwhip, Slimwood, Desert coral, Jacob's staff, Jacob cactus and Vine cactus
Taxonomy
Fouquieria splendens
Fouquieria
Fouquieriaceae
Ericales
How to care for Candlewood
Water
How often to water your Candlewood
every 12
Candlewood needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Ocotillo in your home
a window
Candlewood love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Candlewood does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Candlewood in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Candlewood
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Candlewood after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Candlewood thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Candlewood requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Flowers
Candlewood produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Growth Pattern
Candlewood will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Care Summary for Candlewood
Candlewood
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
09/17/2021
Very difficult to grow
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