Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Southeastern Asia, India, China
  
Types
Not available
  
Shrub
  
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 13, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
  
Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
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
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
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
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Insignificant
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Abandonment, epilepsy, Fever, Gout, Leprosy, Skin irritation, Syphilis, Tooth ache, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
  
CALOTROPIS gigantea
  
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
  
Crown flower
  
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
  
Crown flower
  
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
  
Crown Blume
  
In French
candélabre primevère
  
fleur de la Couronne
  
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
  
flor de la corona
  
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
  
στέμμα λουλούδι
  
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
  
coroa da flor
  
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
  
korona kwiatu
  
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
  
flos florum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Asclepiadaceae
  
Genus
Oenothera
  
Calotropis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Onagreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Onagroideae
  
Asclepiadoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Crown Flower
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Crown Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Crown Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Crown Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Crown Flower is Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Crown Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Crown Flower Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Crown Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Crown Flower height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Crown Flower are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Crown Flower flower color: Lavender
- Crown Flower leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Crown Flower
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Crown Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crown Flower 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 Crown Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.