PetalPal
Some kinds (fairy primrose) have leaves that irritate skin. Mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Light
Bright, indirect light
Water
Keep it slightly moist
Temperature
5-18°C. It hates heat.
Feed
Every 2 weeks in bloom, with a weak fertilizer
Do this when you get home
- Put it by a cool, bright window
- Keep the soil slightly moist. Water along the rim.
Day to day
- Pull off spent flowers as they fade
- By summer it fades. Most people grow it as an annual.
Common questions
The leaves are yellow?
Too hot, or too much water.
