Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
China, Japan
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Bugs
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
allergic reaction, Hay fever, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Clears heat, Cold, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
PHYLLOSTACHYS aurea
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Golden Bamboo, Running Bamboo
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Bānsa
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Bambus
In French
Mexican primrose
Bambou
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Bambú
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
bambu
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Bambus
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Acidosasa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Golden Bamboo
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Golden Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Golden Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Golden Bamboo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Golden Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Golden Bamboo Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Golden Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Golden Bamboo height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Golden Bamboo are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Golden Bamboo flower color: White
- Golden Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Mexican primrose and Golden Bamboo
Care of Mexican primrose and Golden Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
