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Primrose (Primula)
Temperature: Cool – keep at 55 – 60 F during the flowering season.
Light: Maximum light, but protect from direct sunlight.
Water: Keep compost moist at all times during flowering season.
Air Humidity: Mist leaves occasionally. Place on a pebble tray if conditions are rather warm.
Care After Flowering: Plant P.acaulis in the garden; other types are generally discarded. P. obconica and P.sinensis can be kept – report and provide cool airy conditions in light shade throughout summer. Water very sparingly in autumn remove yellowed leaves and resume normal watering.
Propagation: Sow seeds in midsummer. |