Primulina sinovietnamica ‘Hanoi’

Primulina sinovietnamica is a rare and attractive botanical species from the Gesneriaceae family, appreciated for its compact rosette of thick, slightly velvety leaves and its elegant, tubular flowers that appear on slender stems above the foliage. It has a refined, subtly exotic appearance, making it an excellent choice for houseplant collectors and lovers of unusual species, with relatively easy-to-manage requirements when provided with good light and drainage.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Family: Gesneriaceae

• Plant type: houseplant, collectible botanical species

• Growth habit: compact, forming an orderly rosette

• Leaves: fleshy, slightly fuzzy or velvety, green to gray-green, with a decorative texture

• Flowers: tubular and delicate, appearing on slender stems, usually in light mauve-lilac, pale violet, or lilac-white shades, depending on the specimen and flowering stage

• Flowering: seasonal or repeat flowering under good growing conditions

💧 Growing conditions and care:

• Light: prefers bright but filtered light; avoid strong direct sunlight, especially during peak hours

• Watering: moderate; allow the substrate to dry out partially between waterings; excess water can damage the roots

• Substrate: very well-drained, airy, and light, ideally amended with perlite, pumice, or other mineral materials

• Humidity: appreciates moderate air humidity but requires good ventilation

• Temperature: optimal growing range: approximately 18-26°C

• Overwintering: reduce watering during the cold season without exposing the plant to excessive cold

✨ Advantages and uses:

• a collectible plant with an elegant, compact appearance

• the decorative foliage remains attractive even outside the flowering period

• takes up little space and is suitable for bright windowsills, display cases, or shelves dedicated to rare plants

• can flower beautifully under stable conditions, offering a pleasing contrast between the compact rosette and delicate flower stems

📌 Note: Primulina sinovietnamica 'Hanoi' has sensitive leaves and may arrive visibly affected by transport. The leaves may show bends, tears, spots, dry edges, damaged areas, or other cosmetic defects caused by handling, pressure, and variations in temperature and humidity during transport.

Such damage may sometimes be significant across the foliage, but it does not normally affect the plant's viability if the growing point and root system are healthy. With proper care, the plant can continue developing and will produce new leaves.

Height including pot: approx. 10 cm

Price applies to a plant with or without flowers.