Cyclamen cultivation methods and techniques
For most women, the cultivation methods and techniques of cyclamen and the experience of green plant maintenance related to the germination process of cyclamen seeds are as follows, detailed content will be shared next.
Cyclamen, also known as yiping crown, rabbit ear flower, firewood flower, radish begonia, primrose, etc., is a perennial herbaceous bulbous flower of the primrose family cyclamen genus. Cyclamen has a strong plant shape, moderate height, flowering and leafy, bright colors, long blooming period, unique flower shape, and some 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炉灰碴, 2 parts of river sand (sandy vegetable garden soil), and 1 part of decomposed manure, and appropriately adding chemical fertilizers such as superphosphate. This kind of soil is loose and fertile, suitable for cyclamen growth. When cultivating, the culture soil must be disinfected by the method of fumigation, and strictly carried out at high temperature. The size of the container should be gradually increased according to the size of the bulb, and large pots should not be used to cultivate small seedlings.
Methods of cyclamen cultivation
2. Fertilizing method for cyclamen cultivation
Cyclamen prefers fertilizer but not thick 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 fertilization. After planting, during the long period of several months of vegetative growth, organic liquid fertilizers with concentrations of 1:6, 1:8, 1:10 can be applied, and the flowers can be watered with turbid water. After the summer, if the temperature cannot be controlled, fertilization should be stopped.
3. Watering method for cyclamen cultivation
Cyclamen can tolerate drought. However, the soil should remain moist during the growing season, and there should be no standing water in the pot. Cyclamen does not like soil that is too wet, so watering should be frequent but less. In 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 period, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied at this time. If plant luxuriance is observed, the application of superphosphate or wood ash extract solution should be changed to control vegetative growth and promote bud differentiation and flowering.
Cyclamen cultivation methods and techniques
4. Temperature requirements for cyclamen cultivation
The suitable temperature for cyclamen growth in winter is 10-22°C, and a temperature difference of 8-10°C should be maintained between day and night. If the night temperature is controlled at 7-8°C, it can also bloom, but the blooming period will be slightly delayed; however, if it is lower than 6°C, it will not be able to bloom normally.
5. Light requirements for cyclamen cultivation
Temperature and light both have an impact on the growth and development of cyclamen. Throughout the entire growth process, mainly focusing on temperature to consider extending the blooming period. By the end of April, when the number of flowers decreases, the potted plants should be moved out of the greenhouse and placed in a well-ventilated, cool, and diffused light area for cultivation. Climate changes, suitable temperature, and light can also cause cyclamen to produce a batch of flower stems and continue blooming. In the Yangtze River Valley and its southern regions, leaves gradually turn yellow in May, which is a reflection of the rising temperature. At this time, watering should be controlled. In the summer, if conditions allow, cooling equipment should be used to reduce the ambient temperature.
Cyclamen cultivation methods and precautions
Generally, during the day, potted plants should be placed in a well-ventilated and cool place indoors, and at night, they should be placed on the balcony for ventilation. If the temperature does not exceed 20°C, fertilization and watering can still be carried out, and cyclamen will continue to grow slowly. By July, when all the leaves wither in the hottest period, the pot should be placed in a low-temperature and well-ventilated environment, and the potting soil should not be too dry, allowing it to enter a dormant period for a month. After August, cyclamen should be placed back in a suitable temperature and light environment for growth, slightly watered, so that the bulb can resume sprouting as soon as possible, and cyclamen can sprout ahead of time. At the end of August, repotting and soil replacement should be carried out, and thewithered roots should be cut to make the plant grow vigorously in a good ecological environment.