How to Grow Cyclamen from Seed? A Full Guide to Care Difficulty
From the name of the cyclamen alone we can guess that cyclamen is sure to be welcomed by people, because the Chinese are a hospitable people, and at the same time the name cyclamen carries a rather good meaning, so it is no surprise that cyclamen has gradually become a member of people's households. At the same time, the demand for cyclamen growing techniques has gradually begun to flourish.
How to grow cyclamen seeds
1. Sowing time for cyclamen
Cyclamen has no strict requirement for the sowing season and can be sown all year round, but the temperature at sowing time must be paid attention to, and it is best kept between 15°C and 18°C.
2. Sowing steps for cyclamen
Place soil in the flower pot prepared for sowing, poke a few small holes in the pot soil, about 1 cm to 2 cm deep is enough, put the cyclamen seeds in and cover them gently with soil. After sowing, cover the top of the pot with a layer of plastic film to maintain the humidity and temperature for cyclamen growth, then cover with a layer of shade netting to block light. When cyclamen is growing, pay attention to keeping the soil moist, not too dry and not too wet.
3. Work after sowing cyclamen
Cyclamen takes a little more than a month to germinate. After the seedlings emerge, gradually let them see sunlight, otherwise the plants will grow leggy. About three months after sowing, cyclamen will grow true leaves, and by the fifth month, it can be repotted.
All the methods described above belong to natural sowing, and cyclamen seeds can also be given pre-germination treatment.
Place the cyclamen seeds at 25°C and soak them for about 24 hours to achieve the pre-germination effect.
After covering the cyclamen seeds with two layers of paper towel, cover and seal them, and about 24 hours can also achieve the pre-germination effect.
Is cyclamen easy to grow
Cyclamen is not difficult to grow; you only need to master the correct methods to let cyclamen grow very well.
Cyclamen growing methods
1. Soil selection
The growing medium for cyclamen can be prepared using humus soil, forest leaf mold, furnace ash and cinders, etc., with an appropriate amount of calcium carbonate and other chemical substances added. This kind of soil is relatively loose, which helps the growth of our cyclamen. When cultivating, pay attention to the size of the container, gradually increase it, and do not use a large pot to cultivate small seedlings.
2. Fertilization method
Cyclamen likes fertile soil but does not like concentrated fertilizer. When repotting, some base fertilizer needs to be applied. Generally, fertilizer can be applied once every 1-2 weeks, focusing on light fertilizer applied frequently. After several months of vegetative growth, apply organic fertilizer to it, and carry out watering with diluted liquid. When the temperature cannot be controlled in early summer, fertilization must be stopped.
3. Watering method
Although cyclamen is drought-tolerant, it is still best to keep the soil moist during its growing season, and note that there must be no standing water in the pot. Water frequently and lightly, do not over-wet. If it does not go dormant in summer, normal watering can be carried out, and the pot soil needs to be kept sweet and moist. After the Start of Autumn, it will enter the reproductive growth period. At this time, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be applied, to control vegetative growth, promote flower bud differentiation, and promote budding and flowering.
4. Temperature requirements
The suitable growing temperature for cyclamen is 10-22°C, and the temperature during the day and at night should be kept at 8-10°C. If the night temperature is controlled at around 7-8°C, it can also flower, but the flowering period will be slightly delayed; if it is below 6°C, it will not flower normally.
5. Light requirements
Temperature and light have a certain influence on the growth and development of cyclamen. Throughout the process, one needs to start with temperature and consider extending the flowering period. After the number of flowers decreases in late April, the plants need to be moved out of the greenhouse and placed in a well-ventilated spot for cultivation. Changes in climate, suitable temperature and light will make cyclamen grow another batch of flower stalks and continue to bloom. In the Yangtze River basin and areas to its south, the leaves gradually turn yellow after May, which reflects the rise in temperature. At this time, watering needs to be controlled well. In summer, if conditions permit, cooling equipment should be used to lower the ambient temperature.
What are the benefits of growing cyclamen
1. Ornamental value
Cyclamen is reputed as the king of pot flowers. Cyclamen has a graceful plant shape and abundant flowers, and varieties with fragrance are very suitable for potted display. It can be placed on a sunny shelf indoors or on a desk. Cyclamen can also be grown as a potted plant by soilless culture; it is charming and even more suitable for home decoration.
2. Air purification
Cyclamen can absorb harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide from the air. Cyclamen absorbs sulfur dioxide through its leaves and, through its flower-growing effect, converts it into non-toxic or low-toxicity substances such as sulfate. Like all plants, cyclamen can absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen at the same time, and can increase the negative ion content in the air and raise air humidity.
3. Mood regulation
Cyclamen varieties can release a fragrance that makes people comfortable, allowing people to relax during tense work. The floral fragrance released by cyclamen can regulate people's emotions, making us more energetic and lively. Cyclamen also has a calming and sleep-aiding effect, and cyclamen can regulate indoor humidity, thereby increasing skin moisture.
4. Feng shui effects
① Living room
Cyclamen implies welcoming honored guests and praying for good luck to arrive. It can let visitors feel the meaning of being warmly welcomed. It also keeps the family safe and happy.
② Dining room
Cyclamen can inject life and vitality into the dining room, add a cheerful atmosphere, make the dining room full of life, and make people's appetites open wide.
③ Study
The study is a quiet and elegant place, and pressed plants have a quieting and calming effect.
Reputed as the king of pot flowers, cyclamen is very suitable to grow at home. It can not only effectively beautify the home environment, but also purify the air, regulate mood, and effectively improve the family's feng shui. At the same time, the growing methods for cyclamen are not difficult either, so friends who like it should not hesitate.