Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
candlenut पेड़
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Candlenut Baum
In French
candélabre primevère
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
árbol candlenut
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
candlenut árvore
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Onagraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Candlenut
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Candlenut Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Candlenut are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Candlenut
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.