Usos en Paisajismo
Etiquetas de Estilo
Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Agua
Once established (12–18 months), Desert Candles is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Very low water requirements. Water weekly during establishment (first 3 months), then monthly or rainfall only. Overwatering causes root rot and is the primary failure cause. Extremely well-suited to SFWMD water restriction compliance.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: Light cactus/succulent formula or dilute balanced fertilizer annually.
Schedule: Light annual application only. Over-fertilization causes lush growth prone to rot.
Tolerancia a la Sal
- Altura Madura
- 1–2 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- 1–3 ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- moderate
- Demanda de Agua
- 1/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida #1
- Costo Instalado
- $
- Zonas USDA
- 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
- Estado FLEPPC
- None
- Calificación Iguana
- 7/10
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Preguntas Frecuentes
How fast does Desert Candles grow in South Florida?
Desert Candles has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Desert Candles safe for pets?
Desert Candles is not safe for pets. Mildly toxic if ingested in large quantities. Low risk in landscape settings.
How much water does Desert Candles need in South Florida?
Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Desert Candles is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Desert Candles tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Desert Candles has moderate salt tolerance (6/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.
Is Desert Candles available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Desert Candles is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. Non-restricted.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guía del Condado →Broward County
Allowed. Popular in Broward xeriscape and water-efficient landscape programs.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guía del Condado →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Performs well across Palm Beach County with good winter hardiness.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guía del Condado →Collier County
Allowed. Good choice for Naples area xeriscape projects.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guía del Condado →Monroe County
Allowed. Moderate salt tolerance — protected sites in Monroe County.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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