Alpine’ and ‘double’ auriculas are most suited to garden cultivation. They thrive best in a moist soil, rich in humus, preferring a well-drained, sheltered site where there is a little dappled shade. Alternatively, plant them in a low patio pot or alpine trough which can be moved to a shady spot in the summer months. When grown individually in small pots they can be attractively displayed in a hand-made wooden ‘auricula theatre’.
Auricula Care
Primula Auricula
What is the plant
Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
7 - 10
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water your plants carefully in autumn and winter, more freely in spring
Pruning
Regular attention must be given to removing withered leaves and re-potting when necessary.
Fertilizer
In spring, plants benefit from a dose of high nitrogen fertiliser, followed by weekly watering with tomato fertiliser during the flowering season.
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Sunlight
sheltered site where there is a little dappled shade.
Soil
They thrive best in a moist soil, rich in humus, preferring a well-drained
Container
Traditionally auriculas are grown in ‘long toms’ (long narrow terracotta pots) but normal clay pots or plastic pots are also suitable.
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