Cyclamen Best Fertilizing Method
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Cyclamen, also known as yiping crown, rabbit ear flower, fire brazier flower, radish begonia, primrose, etc., is a perennial herbaceous corm flower of the primulaceae cyclamen genus. Cyclamen has a beautiful shape, moderate height, flowering and lush leaves, bright colors, long flowering period, unique flower shape, and some even have a sweet fragrance.
In recent years, it has emerged in the field of horticultural flower cultivation and become an excellent choice for decorating rooms and living rooms in early spring and beautifying indoors. The following is a detailed introduction on how to cultivate cyclamen:
1. Soil selection for cyclamen cultivation
The culture soil can be prepared with 3 parts of humus, 2 parts of forest decomposed leaves, 2 parts of furnace ash, 2 parts of river sand (sandy vegetable garden soil), and 1 part of decomposed manure, and appropriately adding chemical fertilizers such as superphosphate. This soil is loose and fertile, suitable for cyclamen growth. When cultivating, the culture soil must be sterilized by fumigation, and the size of the container should be gradually increased according to the size of the corm, and large pots should not be used for small seedlings.
Method of cultivating cyclamen
2. Fertilizing method for cyclamen cultivation
Cyclamen prefers fertilizer but not heavy fertilizer. In addition to applying some base fertilizer when potting, it is generally possible to fertilize once every ten to fifteen days, focusing on applying thin and frequent fertilizers. After planting, during the long period of several months of vegetative growth, organic liquid fertilizers can be applied with a concentration of 1:6, 1:8, 1:10, and the flowers should be watered with turbid water. After the summer, if the temperature cannot be controlled, fertilizing should be stopped.
The best fertilizing method for cyclamen
3. Watering method for cyclamen cultivation
Cyclamen can tolerate drought. However, the soil should be kept moist during the growing season, and water should not accumulate in the pot. Cyclamen does not like overly wet soil, and watering should be frequent but less. In the summer, if it does not enter dormancy, normal watering can be carried out to keep the potting soil dry and moist. After the beginning of autumn, cyclamen enters the reproductive growth stage, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied. If plant lodging is observed, switch to applying superphosphate or wood ash extract to control vegetative growth and promote flower bud differentiation and flowering.
4. Temperature requirements for cyclamen cultivation
The suitable temperature for cyclamen growth in winter is between 10-22°C, and there should be a temperature difference of 8-10°C between day and night. If the night temperature is controlled at 7-8°C, it can also bloom, but the flowering period will be slightly delayed; however, if it is lower than 6°C, it will not bloom normally.
5. Light requirements for cyclamen cultivation
Temperature and light both have a certain impact on the growth and development of cyclamen. Throughout the entire growing process, mainly focusing on temperature to extend the flowering period. By the end of April when the number of flowers decreases, the potted plants should be moved from the greenhouse to a well-ventilated, cool place with scattered light for cultivation. Climate changes, suitable temperature, and light will also cause cyclamen to produce a batch of flower stems and continue to bloom. In the Yangtze River Valley and its southern regions, the leaves gradually turn yellow in May, which is a reflection of the temperature rising. At this time, watering should be controlled. In the summer, if conditions permit, cooling equipment should be used to lower the ambient temperature.