Indoor, bright, indirect light; no direct sun
Cape Primrose
A compact flowering plant, 25 to 35 cm, with trumpet-shaped flowers over soft leaves. A bright windowsill out of direct sun suits it.
AED 59each, 25-35 cm, Nursery Pot
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Height:
Pot:
Quantity
- Cape Primrose, 25-35 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 59
- Total
- AED 59
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- Light
- Bright, indirect light; no direct sun
- Water
- Every 5–7 days in summer, when the top 2 cm of soil is dry; every 10 days in winter
- Pets
- Pet safe
- Size
- 25–35 cm
- Where
- Indoor
Why people love it
- Trumpet-shaped blooms over soft rosette leaves flower for long stretches.
- A cheerful windowsill plant in a small pot.
- Flowers come in several soft colors.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs, but chewing can still upset them.
- It prefers cool rooms, and Dubai heat shortens flowering.
- Water on the fuzzy leaves leaves marks.
About this plant
Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus) is a flowering houseplant native to southern Africa, closely related to African violets. It forms a low rosette of long, soft, slightly crinkled leaves, and slender stems carry clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of purple, blue, pink or white, often with darker veins in the throat.
In Dubai it is an indoor plant. It flowers best in bright, indirect light, such as an east-facing window or a few feet from a south-facing one, but direct sun scorches the leaves. It prefers comfortable room temperatures, which air conditioning provides, and moderate humidity. Its roots are fine and rot easily, so let the top of the soil dry before watering and avoid wetting the leaves.
It suits windowsills, kitchen counters, desks and bedside tables, and is a popular gift. We offer it as a compact plant of about 25 to 35 cm in a nursery pot.
- Sizes
- 25 cm
- Light
- Bright, indirect light; no direct sun
- Water
- Every 5–7 days in summer, when the top 2 cm of soil is dry; every 10 days in winter
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Cape Primrose? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Cape Primrose healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light; no direct sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 5–7 days in summer, when the top 2 cm of soil is dry; every 10 days in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: light, airy potting mix such as African violet mix with perlite. Feeding: high-potash liquid feed at half strength every 2–3 weeks while flowering. Common mistake: overwatering, which quickly rots its fine roots. Where it works: windowsills, kitchen counters, desks and bedside tables.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Cape Primrose FAQs
How do I keep Cape Primrose flowering?
Give it bright, indirect light, feed it every 2–3 weeks and remove spent flower stems.
How often should I water it?
About every 5–7 days in summer, when the top 2 cm of soil is dry.
Is it toxic to pets?
The ASPCA lists Streptocarpus as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Can it go outdoors in Dubai?
No. Heat and sun damage it, so keep it indoors.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.