Redsepal Evening Primrose
About Redsepal Evening Primrose
Redsepal Evening Primrose is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Redsepal Evening Primrose likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Oenothera glazioviana
Oenothera
Onagraceae
Myrtales
Also known as
Large-flowered Evening-primrose

How to care for Redsepal Evening Primrose

How often to water your Redsepal Evening Primrose

every 9
Redsepal Evening Primrose needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Redsepal Evening Primrose in your home

a window
Redsepal Evening Primrose love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Redsepal Evening Primrose does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Redsepal Evening Primrose in your home š”.

How to fertilize Redsepal Evening Primrose

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Redsepal Evening Primrose after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Redsepal Evening Primrose prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Redsepal Evening Primrose requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Redsepal Evening Primrose does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Redsepal Evening Primrose should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Redsepal Evening Primrose can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Redsepal Evening Primrose
Redsepal Evening Primrose
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
