Care Guide for Clivia Leaves: Revitalize Your Green Plants

Lighting and Ventilation, Watering and Soil, Fertilizing and Pruning, Temperature and Humidity, Pest and Disease Control, Propagation and Repotting

Cyclamen, known as the indoor ornamental plant with "green leaves and colorful flowers, evergreen all year round," is loved by plant enthusiasts for its unique leaf texture and bright flowers. To keep the leaves of cyclamen green and healthy, maintenance is indispensable. This article will introduce you to the maintenance methods for cyclamen leaves, helping you easily cultivate beautiful cyclamen.

Lighting and Ventilation

Cyclamen prefers scattered light and avoids direct sunlight. When caring for it indoors, you can place the cyclamen 1-2 meters away from the window to fully receive scattered light and maintain a good ventilation environment, which helps the growth of cyclamen.

Watering and Soil

Watering cyclamen should follow the principle of "watering when dry and moist when seen," that is, water when the soil surface is dry, and water thoroughly at the roots, avoiding waterlogging. The soil for cyclamen requires good drainage and strong breathability, and can be mixed with decomposed leaf soil, peat soil, and perlite.

Fertilizing and Pruning

During the vigorous growth period of cyclamen, apply a compound fertilizer once a month to promote leaf growth. When fertilizing, be careful not to let the fertilizer touch the leaves to avoid burning them. When the leaves of cyclamen turn yellow or变形, they should be pruned in time to keep the plant tidy.

Temperature and Humidity

The suitable temperature for cyclamen growth is 18-25℃, and the temperature in winter should not be lower than 5℃. In high summer temperatures, appropriate shading should be provided to reduce indoor temperatures. Maintaining proper humidity is also key to caring for cyclamen. You can spray water around the cyclamen to increase humidity but avoid water accumulation on the leaves.

Pest and Disease Control

Common pests and diseases of cyclamen include leaf spot and root rot. The key to preventing pests and diseases is to maintain good ventilation and a clean environment. When pests or diseases are found, they should be treated promptly with insecticides or fungicides, and diseased leaves should be cut off.

Propagation and Repotting

Cyclamen can be propagated by dividing the vigorous plants into several parts for planting. Repotting can be done in spring or autumn, once a year. When repotting, be sure to retain some of the old soil to protect the roots.

The maintenance of cyclamen leaves requires patience and care. With the above methods, I believe you will be able to cultivate beautiful cyclamen. Let's work together to add a touch of color to our lives with these green plants. According to the "2020 China Flower Market Analysis Report" released by the China Flower Newspaper, cyclamen, with its unique charm, is increasingly prominent in the flower market. Let's take good care of it and make cyclamen a beautiful landscape in our homes.