How to Make Cyclamen Blossom Vigorously in Spring
A bit of practical knowledge, introducing how to make cyclamen blossom vigorously in spring and the experience in green plant maintenance regarding the winter care and spring flowering techniques for cyclamen. Next, the editor will introduce to everyone.
Cyclamen is also known as rabbit ear flowers or radish begonia. It is around New Year's Day and the Spring Festival every year when a large number of potted plants are available in the market, making it one of the most common potted flower varieties. Cyclamen prefers a cool environment and will enter a dormant state during the high temperatures of summer, only to gradually recover vitality as the weather cools down in autumn.
In fact, cyclamen does not only bloom in winter. With the warm weather of spring, it is still in its growing and blooming period. Proper maintenance can keep it blooming until April or May. To care for cyclamen in spring, just master four techniques to keep it thriving and blooming.
1. Do not move it outdoors too early
Many hobbyists have a misconception that since cyclamen can grow and bloom in winter, it must be very cold-tolerant. However, this idea is incorrect. Cyclamen's drought resistance is not as strong as we think. As long as it is placed in an environment below 5 degrees Celsius, its leaves will start to turn yellow, and the flowers will freeze, gradually withering and falling off.
In early spring, although the overall temperature is rising, there are often sudden drops in temperature, commonly referred to as "late spring cold snap." Hobbyists should avoid moving cyclamen outdoors in a hurry during early spring and should wait until the temperature stabilizes above 10 degrees Celsius before moving the pot outdoors.
How to Make Cyclamen Blossom Vigorously in Spring
2. Do not overwater
Spring is the peak growing season for cyclamen and does require some water. However, cyclamen is a tuberous plant, and the tubers in the soil can absorb and store a large amount of water, making it relatively drought-resistant. Therefore, while it is appropriate to increase watering, it should not be too frequent. Allowing the soil to remain overly moist for a long time can easily cause root rot and yellowing leaves.
When watering cyclamen in spring, follow the principle of "water when dry and stop when wet." Only water when the surface of the soil turns white and dry. If the surface of the potting soil is still moist, there is no need to water. When watering, pour slowly around the edge of the pot, avoiding the tender leaves and flower buds at the bottom of the plant to prevent rot.
3. Supplement with fertilizer
In spring, cyclamen needs to grow, which naturally requires absorbing nutrients. Appropriate fertilization can accelerate leaf growth and flower bud differentiation. However, when fertilizing cyclamen in spring, it should be "frequent application of thin fertilizer," and the amount of fertilizer should not be too much. Adding too much fertilizer to the pot at once can burn cyclamen's roots with high concentrations of fertilizer, causing leaf wilting and yellowing, and even plant death in a short period.