Primula vulgaris
Also known as
Primrose, Common primrose and English primrose
Taxonomy
Primula acaulis
Primula
Primulaceae
Ericales
How to care for Primula vulgaris
Water
How often to water your Primula vulgaris
every 9
Primula vulgaris 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
Light
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Finding light for Primula vulgaris in your home
a window
Primula vulgaris 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.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Primula vulgaris
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 Primula vulgaris after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Primula vulgaris
Primula vulgaris
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.
