Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Candleberry tree
Not available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Boils
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
candelabra primrose
In German
chinesisch Talg
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
chinesisch Talg
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
suif chinois
Primula beesiana
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
prímula candelabros
In Polish
chiński łój
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Chinese adipe
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Chinese Tallow and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Chinese Tallow and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.