Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
India
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Water Spinach
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Wasser-Spinat
In French
candélabre primevère
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Espinafre de água
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Water Spinach
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Water Spinach season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Water Spinach Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Water Spinach are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Water Spinach
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.