Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
1-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Celosia
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Celosia
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Celosia
In French
candélabre primevère
Celosia
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Celosia
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Celosia
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Celosia
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
celosia
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Celosia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Celosia
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Celosia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Celosia is Neutral.
Candelabra Primrose and Celosia Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Celosia are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Celosia
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.