- Can auricles also be cultivated in pots?
- Does the auricle have to be cast?
- Why should you better avoid fertilizers?
- Can auricles be transplanted or repotted?
- What diseases and pests do you need to watch out for?
- How is the auricle overwintered?
The Aurikel is native to the Alps and is therefore very robust. It is hardy and needs little care even in summer. There are just a few points to keep in mind when caring for auricles in the garden or pot.
The pretty auricle is amazingly robust
Can auricles also be cultivated in pots?
As robust as auricles are, they cannot cope with too much moisture. It is therefore advisable to grow the flower in a pot, because the water supply can be better regulated here.
Does the auricle have to be cast?
Since the auricula does not tolerate moisture well, it should be grown in very well drained soil in the garden. Water only when the soil is completely dry.
Water the auricles in the pot only when the top layer of soil has dried. Make sure that excess water can run off and pour off the water from the coaster.
From October, it is best to put auricles in a pot in a place where they are protected from rain.
Why should you better avoid fertilizers?
In their homeland, auricles are used to nutrient-poor soils. In the garden you should therefore avoid fertilizers altogether, as the plant will hardly flower if the supply of nutrients is too high and will quickly be attacked by harmful fungi.
When caring for them in the pot, you can give some orchid fertilizer from time to time.
Can auricles be transplanted or repotted?
It is advisable to repot or transplant auricles every year. The best time for this is September and October. The plant is divided immediately and the newly created perennials are placed in different pots or planted at the desired locations in the garden.
What diseases and pests do you need to watch out for?
- gray mold
- snails
- root lice
- vine weevil
When gray mold appears, the plant rots. Then she cannot be saved.
How is the auricle overwintered?
Auricula are fully hardy. Even if the root ball freezes completely, that's not a problem. However, the soil should be completely dry.
Overwintering indoors or covering the plants outdoors is not necessary.
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The auricle is the archetype of the better known primula. There are numerous varieties that flower in many different colors. It has even been possible to breed an extinct variety with striped flowers.