Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
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 less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
mandacaru
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Cereus jamacaru
In French
candélabre primevère
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Mandacaru
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Mandacaru
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Mandacaru
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Mandacaru season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Mandacaru Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Mandacaru are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Mandacaru
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.