Princess White Exacum

Princess White is the white-flowered color form in Ball's Exacum Princess range, sold botanically as Exacum affine. It grows as a compact mound with glossy green leaves and long-lasting, lightly fragrant flowers. ## Flowers and placement Ball lists this selection at 10–15 cm (about 4–6 in.) tall and wide, making it well suited to a small pot or a bright seasonal display. The [Ball Australia plant profile](https://www.ballaustralia.com/product/exacum-princess-white/) gives its mounded habit, sunny exposure, size, and fragrance; [PanAmerican Seed's product list](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/AdvancedSearch/?srch=exacum) identifies Princess White as Exacum affine within the Princess product range. ## Growing conditions Although Ball lists sun exposure for the cultivar, species-level advice from [UF/IFAS Extension](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FP208) favors partial sun or shade and moist, well-drained soil. A bright position with protection from harsh midday sun is a practical balance. Water moderately and avoid waterlogged potting mix. ## Maintenance Exacum is commonly grown as a seasonal potted plant and may be short lived after flowering. Keep it evenly moist during active growth; after flowering, replace it or take cuttings if you want to continue the plant.