Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Winesap'
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Apple, Dessert Apple, Winesap Apple
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
Primula sieboldii
Cleistocactus
In German
Siebolds Primel
Cleistocactus
In French
Primrose japonaise
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Primula sieboldii
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Primula sieboldii
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Primula sieboldii
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Pierwiosnek Siebolda
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Primula sieboldii
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Japanese primrose and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese primrose and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Japanese primrose and Cleistocactus. Japanese primrose doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Cleistocactus has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Japanese primrose and Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese primrose and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Japanese primrose and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese primrose and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese primrose is Clay, Loam and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese primrose is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese primrose and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Japanese primrose and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese primrose height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese primrose and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Japanese primrose flower color: White
Japanese primrose leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Japanese primrose and Cleistocactus
Care of Japanese primrose and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.