Cyclamen Seedling Care
Are you curious about how to care for cyclamen seedlings and the correct cultivation methods for cyclamen? Let's take a look together.
Seed Propagation: Collect seeds, soak them, and then plant them in a pot, ensuring they remain moist, and they will germinate in about 40 days. Division Propagation: Cut the tubers into small longitudinal pieces from the top, making sure each piece contains an eye, then dry them and plant them in a pot. Tissue Culture: Select a part of its outer plant body, induce it to grow seedlings with hormones, and then plant it in a pot.
1. Seed Propagation
First, collect the seeds, ensuring they are plump and healthy. Fresh seeds may contain more moisture, so let them dry in the shade for 3 to 4 days, then dry them in the sun. It is best to plant the seeds after the beginning of autumn and before the first snow. Soak the seeds in water before planting, overnight is usually enough. Then plant the soaked seeds in the prepared potting soil and water thoroughly. Keep the soil moist and provide appropriate temperature, and they will germinate in about 40 days.
2. Division Propagation
This propagation method requires us to cut the tubers ourselves. The timing is usually at the end of August when the tubers are about to sprout. Cut the tubers into several small pieces from the top, making sure each piece contains an eye, and apply some wood ash to the cut surfaces to sterilize. Let them dry in a shaded place, then plant them in the prepared pot. With patient care, they will soon grow leaves.
3. Tissue Culture Propagation
We can select the young stems or floral parts from plants that have been growing for 1 to 2 years as the outer plant body. Use hormones to induce the growth of seedlings, with the stem pieces being the easiest to induce. If stem pieces are used as the outer plant body, we can use MS medium. After the seedlings grow, let them gradually receive light, then plant them in the prepared potting soil, providing a suitable environment, and they will soon grow leaves and flowers. However, this method is not very practical for home use, so we usually choose the first two methods.
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