Primula
Also known as
Primula Vulgaris, Primula Vulgaris, Primrose, Common primrose, English primrose and primula
Taxonomy
Primula acaulis
Primula
Primulaceae
Ericales
How to care for Primula
Water
How often to water your Primula
every 9
Primula needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Madison, Wisconsin.
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
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.
Madison, Wisconsin
25% Very Low
Growing Primula in Madison right now
Sunlight will increase by 37.7% āļø
January 25th, 2023
Madison is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Madison is expected to increase by 37.7% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 7.5 megajoules of energy per m2 peā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours š
January 27th, 2023
This month, Madison is getting an average of 5.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.1 total hours of dayliā¦
Finding light for Primula Vulgaris in your home
a window
Primula may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Madison, Wisconsin ā .
Nutrients
How to fertilize Primula
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 Primula after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
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.
Sunlight Needs
Primula may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š 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 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
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.
Care Summary for Primula
Primula
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Madison, Wisconsin, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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