Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
-
Common Fig, Ficus carica
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Cropland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
FICUS carica
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Fig
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
अंजीर
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Feige
In French
candélabre primevère
figue
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
higo
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Σύκο
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Figura
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Figa
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Fig
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Fig
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Fig season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabra Primrose and Fig Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Fig are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Fig flower color: Green
- Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Fig
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fig 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 Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.