Primula
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by Ming Lover on March 18, 2006 07:36 PM
I have two very thristy primulas in 3.5" pots. I'd like to repot them together into one larger pot but don't know the maximum pot size to use. I know usually to go only one size larger but does that rule of thumb apply to multiple plants?
by Will Creed on March 19, 2006 09:00 AM
Hi Ming,
The maximum sized pot to use when combining plants is the SMALLEST pot that they will squeeze into. If the rootballs are 3.5 inches in diameter, then you can probably squeeze them into a 6 inch pot without disturbing the integrity of the rootballs.
Put about an inch of fresh potting mix at the bottom of the new pot and let the plants sit low in the pot. Do not add soil to the surface of the original rootballs to raise the level of the soil closer to the top of the pot.
The goal here is to minimize the amount of soil that you need to add.
Let me know if this is unclear.
Will Creed
Interior landscaper
The maximum sized pot to use when combining plants is the SMALLEST pot that they will squeeze into. If the rootballs are 3.5 inches in diameter, then you can probably squeeze them into a 6 inch pot without disturbing the integrity of the rootballs.
Put about an inch of fresh potting mix at the bottom of the new pot and let the plants sit low in the pot. Do not add soil to the surface of the original rootballs to raise the level of the soil closer to the top of the pot.
The goal here is to minimize the amount of soil that you need to add.
Let me know if this is unclear.
Will Creed
Interior landscaper
by Marajane on March 19, 2006 09:50 AM
I've never heard of a thristy primula. Is that a new variety?
by Ming Lover on March 19, 2006 10:29 AM
The combined rootballs fit snugly into a 6" pot. Thanks for the quick response, Will.
quote:Marajane, thirsty primulas need very frequent watering.
I've never heard of a thristy primula. Is that a new variety?
by dodge on March 20, 2006 12:23 AM
Excuse me .........
Someone sent me a seed for Primula.....freeze it for 3 weeks and plant..How?
Can you show me a photo of it? I dont even know what I am planting..
![[dunno]](im/graemlins/dunno.gif)
dodge
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''''Those who live in the Lord Never See Each Other For The Last Time!''''
Someone sent me a seed for Primula.....freeze it for 3 weeks and plant..How?
Can you show me a photo of it? I dont even know what I am planting..
dodge
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''''Those who live in the Lord Never See Each Other For The Last Time!''''
by Amy R. on March 20, 2006 08:20 AM
Do you know what variety of primula you have? I'm not one for following protocol, so don't listen to me, but how about just putting some seeds in a little pot of soil, putting it in the windowsill, and hoping for the best? I always get my primulas from my local nursery; they are a great springtime plant where I live, and their cheery color always brightens my day.
by Will Creed on March 20, 2006 12:49 PM
Good to see you back, Amy. Your cheeriness always brightens our days! ![[flower]](im/graemlins/flower.gif)
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