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As the flower stalks rise and approach full size, stake them using green plastic coated wire.

Keep plants well watered without over watering them.

Top dress with John Innes No.2 potting compost.

Take offsets (without disturbing the main plant) and if you have adequate stocks of a variety remove all embryo offsets.

Remove any loose compost on the top of the pot.

Tidy up the plants removing all dead leaves previously missed.

Gradually increase watering as growth accelerates.

Some time in February when the first signs of spring growth appear A cold greenhouse is the usual place to keep auriculas in winter and spring to protect the plants from wet weather and for the comfort of the grower.Do not attempt to keep them frost-free.Ensure plants enjoy ample ventilation and protection from winter rain.Remove yellow or brown leaves when they come away easily before any rot is apparent.Keep the compost fairly but not absolutely dry, by watering infrequently and sparingly.Any recently taken offsets well rooted.ĭuring winter (end of November to second half of February).All your large plants in three and a half inch pots full of roots.The guide is written for people living in the Midlands area of the UKĪnd requires some adjustments for other UK regions and possibly major changes for other countries withĪ separate guide to growing auriculas from seed is now available. When asked 'How do you grow them?' I found that a straightforward guide to cultivation came in handy. Lack knowledge of the auricula's basic cultural needs. A GUIDE TO GROWING AURICULAS FOR BEGINNERSīecause auriculas are usually shown single crowned with all or most offsets removedĪnd these offsets readily grow into small plants, growers have spare plants that are often given to friends and neighbours who