How to cultivate cyclamen
This article provides related experience on the cultivation method of cyclamen and the detailed care points for cyclamen planting. Next, the editor of this site will introduce them to you.
Cyclamen is a very popular flower for the Chinese New Year, and many flower enthusiasts will keep several pots at home during the Spring Festival, as the blooming flowers are beautiful and festive. After the festival, these flowers are often discounted, and many flower enthusiasts still purchase them. The flowering period of cyclamen is relatively long, lasting until April or May. Although cyclamen is beautiful, many flower enthusiasts have difficulty keeping it, often experiencing yellowing and wilting. To grow cyclamen well, you need to master four care techniques to make it thrive and bloom continuously.
First, it fears low-temperature environments
Many flower enthusiasts think that since cyclamen can bloom in winter, it must be cold-resistant. However, it is actually a flower that is very susceptible to frost. If cyclamen pot plants are kept in an environment below 5°C for a long time, they can easily develop yellow leaves. In temperatures below zero, leaves and flowers can easily be frostbitten, leading to yellowing or even wilting.
Although it is already the beginning of spring, the weather is still very cold. After buying cyclamen, you should not place it in a low-temperature environment. If you want it to bloom normally, it should be kept in a warm indoor area with a temperature of above 15°C, where the plant can grow and bloom normally.
Second, control watering properly
Although cyclamen is in its growing season in winter, it does not require excessive watering. Especially in a relatively enclosed indoor environment with poor ventilation, if the potting soil is kept moist for a long time, it can easily lead to root rot and yellow leaves.
When the plant is developing flower buds, watering should only be done when the potting soil is dry, and the soil should be thoroughly watered. There is no need to water frequently as long as the soil is not dry. Many cases of yellow leaves in cyclamen are caused by excessive watering, so it is essential to control watering properly during care.
When watering cyclamen, also be careful not to pour water directly from the top of the leaves into the leaf clusters. Inadequate ventilation can easily cause yellowing and rotting of the stems and leaves. Each time you water, pour gently along the edge of the pot, allowing the water to seep into the pot. If it's not fully saturated the first time, water again after a few minutes.
How to cultivate cyclamen
Third, how to fertilize?
Fertilizing cyclamen should follow the principle of "frequent application of thin fertilizer." Many flower enthusiasts, when fertilizing, put too much fertilizer in the pot at once, which can burn the plant's roots, leading to root rot and yellowing or wilting of the leaves.
In autumn, when cyclamen grows new leaves, applying a small amount of compound fertilizer every month can make it grow very lush. After November, start supplementing it with more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, as these elements can strengthen the roots and promote flowering, helping it to develop flower buds quickly. Before flowering, you can water it with a dilute solution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate every half a month or so. Stop fertilizing until flowering to make it grow lush and have colorful flowers.
Fourth, provide adequate lighting
Cyclamen is a flower that is sensitive to strong light. In autumn, when the intensity of sunlight is still relatively strong, do not place it in direct sunlight, or its leaves can easily be sunburned and show yellowing and wilting. After winter begins, when the intensity of sunlight is weaker, gradually increase the lighting, or place it in a location with diffused light to meet the plant's growth and flowering needs.
When caring for cyclamen indoors for display, it should not be kept away from sunlight for long periods, or the plant may not grow vigorously, the leaves may become thin and small, and the flowering period may affect the plant's ability to develop flower buds.
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