Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
-
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
-
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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 Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Osterkaktus
In French
candélabre primevère
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Easter cactus
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Easter cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Candelabra Primrose and Easter cactus Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Easter cactus are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Easter cactus
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.