How much sunlight does my Drumstick Primula need?

Drumstick Primula 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Drumstick Primula?

Drumstick Primula 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.

Can Drumstick Primula be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Drumstick Primula can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Drumstick Primula

Q: Is Drumstick Primula easy to care for?

Drumstick Primula is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Drumstick Primula?

Drumstick Primula 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Primula denticulata

Genus

Primula

Family

Primulaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Drumstick Primula

Water

How often to water your Drumstick Primula

Drumstick Primula 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

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Drumstick Primula in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Drumstick Primula: 3ft from a window

Drumstick Primula 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 Drumstick Primula in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Drumstick Primula

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Drumstick Primula: 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 Drumstick Primula after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Drumstick Primula is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Growing Outdoors