Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Does not require 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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Macaw
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Ara
In French
candélabre primevère
ara
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
guacamayo
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
μακώ
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
arara
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
ara
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Candelabra Primrose and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabra Primrose and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Candelabra Primrose and Macaw. Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabra Primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Macaw
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Macaw season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabra Primrose and Macaw Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Macaw are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Macaw
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.