Primulina Yungfuensi (chirita)

Primulina yungfuensis is a perennial botanical species in the Gesneriaceae family, native to Guangxi, China, more precisely the Yongfu area.

It is a compact plant, appreciated for its decorative leaf rosette and delicate, tubular flowers characteristic of the genus Primulina. It is very well suited to Gesneriaceae collections and less common botanical plants, preferring bright conditions protected from strong direct sunlight.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Botanical name: Primulina yungfuensis

• Synonym: Chirita yungfuensis

• Family: Gesneriaceae

• Origin: Guangxi, China

• Plant type: subtropical perennial plant

• Compact growth, usually in the form of a rosette

• Decorative leaves arranged radially

• Delicate tubular flowers

• Suitable for pot cultivation and botanical collections

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers medium to bright, indirect light. Avoid intense direct sunlight.

• Watering: moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist during the active growing period, but do not allow water to stagnate.

• Substrate: light, airy, and well drained, with moderate moisture retention.

• Humidity: appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity, together with good air circulation.

• Temperature: prefers mild temperatures, approximately 18-26°C.

• Fertilization: light to moderate during the active growing period.

• Water on the leaves: avoid keeping the foliage wet for long periods, especially in poorly ventilated conditions.

• Cold tolerance: it is not suitable for unprotected overwintering outdoors in Romania; protect it from frost.

🌱 Recommended substrate

For Primulina yungfuensis, we recommend a fine, loose, and very well-drained substrate with moderate moisture retention. The root system benefits from a mix that remains airy and does not become compacted after repeated watering.

✨ What makes it special

• authentic botanical species from China;

• previously known as Chirita yungfuensis;

• compact growth, suitable for small spaces;

• decorative foliage even outside the flowering period;

• delicate tubular flowers;

• interesting for Gesneriaceae collections and rarer botanical plants.

📌 Note: The plant is sold without flowers. 

The leaves may have small spots, scratches, bends, tears, dry edges, or other aesthetic imperfections that occur during growth, handling, transport, or acclimatization. These aspects do not normally affect the plant's viability.

Height including pot: approx. 10 cm