Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Bronze, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Small oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
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
Allergy
-
Constipation, Legume allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
CICER arietinum
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Bengal Gram, Chickpea , Garbanzo Bean, Indian Pea
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
चना
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Kichererbse
In French
candélabre primevère
Pois chiche
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Garbanzo
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Ρεβίθι
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
grão de bico
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Groch włoski
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
CICER
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Viceae Alef
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Chickpea
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Chickpea is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Chickpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Chickpea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Chickpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Chickpea is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabra Primrose and Chickpea Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Chickpea physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Chickpea height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Chickpea are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Chickpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chickpea leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Chickpea
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Chickpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chickpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chickpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.