Planting and Growing auricula 'Fred Booley'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth |
| Toxicity | Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water auricula 'Fred Booley'?
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for auricula 'Fred Booley'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for auricula 'Fred Booley'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for auricula 'Fred Booley'?
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for auricula 'Fred Booley'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize auricula 'Fred Booley'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune auricula 'Fred Booley'?
No pruning required but deadhead after flowering, and remove dead or damaged leaves as necessary
Learn more →How to Propagate auricula 'Fred Booley'?
Propagate by division or by separating and rooting offsets, after flowering
Learn more →How to Transplant auricula 'Fred Booley'?
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Learn more →How to Care for auricula 'Fred Booley' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant auricula 'Fred Booley'?
Double auriculas are best grown in pots in an alpine house or cold frame, in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost, leaf mould, peat or peat-substitute, and grit. Alternatively, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade
Learn more →How to Repot auricula 'Fred Booley'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest auricula 'Fred Booley'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a virus, primula brown core and grey moulds
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs, leafhoppers and vine weevils
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of auricula 'Fred Booley'
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling