Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
अजवाइन
candelabra primrose
In German
Ajowan
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Ajowan
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Primula beesiana
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
aipo
prímula candelabros
In Polish
seler
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
semina Carom
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Apioideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Ajwain plant and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Ajwain plant and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.