Cape Primrose

bright indirect light (3-6 feet from a south or west window, or right next to an east window. Under a grow light, 6-10 inches away works well), ideally from a north- or east-facing window. No direct afternoon sun. Flowering is triggered by light intensity - the better the indirect light, the more blooms you get. Can bloom nearly year-round in good natural light.

Prefers 60-70% relative humidity. A pebble tray or cool mist humidifier helps. Do not mist the leaves directly - this promotes fungal disease. Low humidity causes brown leaf tips and edges.

Shallow pots with African violet potting mix - well-draining, light, and slightly acidic. Repot every 6 months in spring and fall, since roots fill the pot quickly and the plant is sensitive to fertilizer salt buildup.

Botrytis, powdery mildew, aphids, mealybugs, cyclamen mites, vine weevil, and sciarid flies. Cyclamen mites cause distortion and browning of the youngest leaves. Regular deadheading spent flower stems extends bloom time.