Common Primrose

Common Primrose 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!

Benefits of Growing Common Primrose →

Common Common Primrose Problems →

Common Primrose 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.

Common Primrose Water Frequency →

Common Primrose Root Rot →

Common Primrose 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 🏡.

Common Primrose Light Requirements →

Common Primrose Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Common Primrose is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Common Primrose 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.

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Primrose →

Common Primrose is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Common Primrose →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Primrose can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Primrose Temperature Tolerance →

Common Primrose can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Common Primrose →
• Drooping Common Primrose Leaves →
• Common Primrose Dropping Leaves →
• Common Primrose Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Common Primrose →
• Brown Spots on Common Primrose →
• Common Primrose Leaves Falling Over →
• Common Primrose Leaves Curling →
• Common Primrose Yellow Leaves →
• Common Primrose Root Rot →