Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-12
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Laub- Cattail
In French
candélabre primevère
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.