Primula fragrans Plant Care
Primula fragrans A.R.Mast & Reveal
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Primula fragrans, synonym Dodecatheon redolens, has the common name scented shooting star. It is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Primula fragrans?
Primula fragrans grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Primula fragrans?
Primula fragrans (Primula fragrans) belongs to the Primulaceae family within the Primula genus.
Primula fragrans displays a low rosette, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Primula fragrans produces showy clusters of colorful, fragrant flowers in various shades.
What Light Does the Primula fragrans Need?
Primula fragrans thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Primula fragrans in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Primula fragrans?
Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter like peat moss and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Primula fragrans to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Primula fragrans?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Primula fragrans?
Primula fragrans can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets, leaf cuttings.
Is the Primula fragrans Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Primula fragrans, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Primula fragrans?
Primula fragrans is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Primula fragrans is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Primula genus — compare its care with other Primula species on PlantoScan.
Primula is part of the Primulaceae plant family — browse all Primulaceae genera and species.
Primula fragrans thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Primula fragrans A.R.Mast & Reveal, family Primulaceae (first published in Brittonia 59: 81 (2007)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Primula fragrans, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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