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Candelabra Primrose

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About Candelabra Primrose and Citron

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Perennial
Fruit

Origin

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Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

-
etrog

Number of Varieties

-5
0 40000
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Habitat

Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-89-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
12-9

Sunset Zone

-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm240.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

15.00 cm180.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong elliptic
Ovate elongated

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, 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, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Insects
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

-
Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Primula beesiana
CITRUS medica

Common Name

Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Citron

In Hindi

candelabra primrose
नीबू

In German

Kerzenleuchter Primel
Zitrone

In French

candélabre primevère
Citron

In Spanish

Primula beesiana
Cidra

In Greek

μανουάλια primrose
Κίτρο

In Portuguese

prímula candelabros
cidra

In Polish

kandelabry pierwiosnka
Cytryna

In Latin

candelabra Primrose
Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales
Sapindales

Family

Onagraceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Oenothera
Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae
Citreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae
Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1457
1 27800
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Properties of Candelabra Primrose and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Candelabra Primrose and Citron? We provide you with everything About Candelabra Primrose and Citron. Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabra Primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like and Citron has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Candelabra Primrose and Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Citron

Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Citron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Candelabra Primrose and Citron Physical Information

Candelabra Primrose and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Citron are as follows:

  • Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange

  • Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green

  • Citron flower color: White and Purple

  • Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Candelabra Primrose and Citron

Care of Candelabra Primrose and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.