Water
Water auriculas moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to prevent the potting mix from completely drying out to avoid root rot.
Also known as Bear Ears · Bear's Ear · Bear's-Ear
Auricula (Primula auricula) is a hardy perennial with velvety leaves and vibrant, often fragrant, flowers in a wide range of colors.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Protect from intense direct sunlight, especially in hot afternoons.
Moderate during growth, low in winter
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained, gritty
50% intensity
Cool to moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 10-18°C, avoid extreme heat.
Light feeding during growing season
25% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water auriculas moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to prevent the potting mix from completely drying out to avoid root rot.
Remove faded flower stalks and any dead or damaged leaves promptly to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance. This also helps prevent disease. Pruning is generally minimal for auriculas.
Auriculas are easily propagated by division of established clumps in early spring or late summer. Seeds can also be sown in autumn or early spring. Cuttings can be taken from leaf rosettes.
Repot auriculas every 1-2 years, preferably in spring after flowering. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of loam, sand, and grit. Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Auricula (Primula auricula) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
| Species | Primula auricula |
Similar in genus Primula
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