Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not available
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Not Available
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
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
All year
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
Insignificant
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
PROTEA
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Protea plant
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Protea Pflanze
In French
candélabre primevère
usine de Protea
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
planta de protea
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
φυτό Protea
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
planta Protea
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Protea roślin
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Protea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Proteoideae
Properties of Candelabra Primrose and Protea
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabra Primrose and Protea? We provide you with everything About Candelabra Primrose and Protea. Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns and Protea doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabra Primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like Not Available and Protea has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Protea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Protea
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Protea is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Protea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Protea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Protea is Clay while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Protea is Acidic.
Candelabra Primrose and Protea Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Protea physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Protea are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Protea flower color: Not Available
- Protea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Protea
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Protea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.