Cyclamen Winter Management
Today's tip sharing: the knowledge of cyclamen, a bulbous flower, its winter management, followed by detailed content sharing.
Cyclamen, also known as radish begonia, rabbit ear flower, Yipinjuan, etc., is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers a warm and humid climate and fertile, loose, well-drained sandy loam. It is loved by people because of its unique leaf shape, peculiar flower shape, bright color, and the blooming period coinciding with New Year's Day and the Spring Festival.
The key points of cyclamen winter management are as follows:
1. Temperature: In December, cyclamen begins to bloom and continues to form buds. The temperature during this period should be maintained at 15-18℃, and the minimum temperature should not be lower than 10℃. Too high temperature will shorten the blooming period. Do not place the pot on the radiator.
2. Water: Water only when the potting soil is dry, and water thoroughly until water overflows from the bottom of the pot. Do not water directly onto the corm. The correct watering method is to pour water directly onto the potting soil. When watering, also pay attention to the water temperature and quality, the water temperature should be close to the room temperature, and the water quality should be settled soft water.
3. Light: Cyclamen is a light-loving plant. Seedlings require less light. During the growing period, it should be placed in a sunny location.
4. Fertilization: Cyclamen continuously consumes nutrients during the budding and blooming process. Generally, a compound fertilizer can be applied every two weeks, with a nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium ratio of 1:1:3, and the fertilizing amount for a medium-sized plant is 3-4 grams each time. Microelement fertilizers should be supplemented according to the growth condition.
5. Picking Flowers: To extend the blooming period, the flowers that have bloomed should be picked in time. After picking the flowers, apply a fungicide to prevent rot.
6. Disease and Pest Control: Remove withered and yellow leaves in time. Regularly spray fungicides and insecticides such as 50% carbendazim 1000 times liquid, 70% thiophanate-methyl 1500 times liquid, and 40% omethoate 1500 times liquid.
The above content on cyclamen winter management is for green plant enthusiasts to refer to, hoping to solve your problems in green plant and flower management.