Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PROTEA
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Protea plant
candelabra primrose
In German
Protea Pflanze
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
usine de Protea
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
planta de protea
Primula beesiana
In Greek
φυτό Protea
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
planta Protea
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Protea roślin
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Protea herba
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Proteoideae
Onagroideae
Properties of Protea and Candelabra Primrose
Wondering what are the properties of Protea and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Protea and Candelabra Primrose. Protea doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Protea does not have fragrant flowers. Protea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Protea and Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Protea and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Protea and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Candelabra Primrose season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Protea and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Protea and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Protea and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Protea flower color: Not Available
Protea leaf color: Not Available
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Protea and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Protea and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Protea 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.