Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
मौसम्बी
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
süße Limone
In French
candélabre primevère
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
doce de limão
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
słodkie limonki
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Onagraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Candelabra Primrose and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Sweet Lime
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.