Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Pink, Red
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
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
candélabre primevère
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Onagraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.