Earleaf grevillea Plant Care

Earleaf grevillea (Andersonia auriculata) belongs to the Ericaceae family within the Andersonia genus. Earleaf grevillea is native to southern Western Australia. Earleaf grevillea is also known as Eared grevillea.

Earleaf grevillea displays a compact, spreading shrub growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Earleaf grevillea produces small clusters of pink, white, or red tubular flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Earleaf grevillea every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Earleaf grevillea thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Andersonia auriculata tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Earleaf grevillea prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Earleaf grevillea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Earleaf grevillea every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Earleaf grevillea is suited to USDA Zone 9b – 11a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Earleaf grevillea can spread to about 4 ft (1.2 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 4 ft (1.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Earleaf grevillea while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Earleaf grevillea is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 9). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Earleaf grevillea can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to lehmann's andersonia plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Earleaf grevillea is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Earleaf grevillea grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11a. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Earleaf grevillea is native to southern Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Earleaf grevillea as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.