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Oxlip

4.0 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Blooms easily

Survivor

Also known as

True Oxlip, Great Cowslip and Bardfield Oxlip

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Primula elatior

Genus

Primula

Family

Primulaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Oxlip

💦 Water

How often to water your Oxlip

Oxlip needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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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☀️ Light

Finding light for Oxlip in your home

Oxlip may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Oxlip in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Oxlip

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Oxlip: repot after 2X growth

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Oxlip after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Oxlip is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Oxlip 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Oxlip may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Oxlip is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Oxlip is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Oxlip →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Oxlip →

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Oxlip can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Oxlip, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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Care Summary for Oxlip

Oxlip

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Blooms easily 3

Survivor 2

Browns easily 1

Fast grower 1

@@MissusCox87

67 Plants

799 XP

03/14/2021

My primrose plants were an impulse buy from the grocery store. They are fine, but not really anything special. They bloom sometimes, which is adorable!

Blooms easily

Browns easily