Planting and Growing Cape primrose 'Ruby'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep soil evenly moist with warmth and humidity |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced feed every few weeks in active growth |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Cape primrose 'Ruby'?
Keep soil evenly moist with warmth and humidity
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cape primrose 'Ruby'?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cape primrose 'Ruby'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Cape primrose 'Ruby'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Cape primrose 'Ruby'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Cape primrose 'Ruby'?
Balanced feed every few weeks in active growth
Learn more →How to Prune Cape primrose 'Ruby'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate Cape primrose 'Ruby'?
Propagate by seed or leaf cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant Cape primrose 'Ruby'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Cape primrose 'Ruby' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Cape primrose 'Ruby'?
Grow as a houseplant in free-draining compost on an east or west-facing windowsill, or grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water sparingly as compost dries in winter and in the growing season water freely allowing compost to dry out between waterings; feed fortnightly with a high-potassium fertiliser. See Streptocarpus cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Cape primrose 'Ruby'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Cape primrose 'Ruby'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds (botrytis) or powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse leafhoppers, mealybugs, thrips, vine weevil and tarsonemid mite
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Cape primrose 'Ruby'
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