How to care for cyclamen in summer? Master the techniques to get through summer safely without withering and dying
When I see a cyclamen, I can't help but exclaim that I have never seen such a fresh and elegant flower. There is even a saying among the people that placing a cyclamen at home can fill the home with joy and bring good luck. I cannot verify whether this is true or not, but it is undeniable that it really does look very beautiful and is pleasing to the eye!
Summer is a disaster for all plants. How should this summer be gotten through? I will point the way for everyone! Next, it will be up to you, dear friends, to put in the effort so that your own cyclamen can get through the summer safely.
Prune in time
Every summer, cyclamen enters its dormant period. There is a lot of preparation to do before the dormant period arrives, including pruning. Dear friends need to understand that cyclamen needs to have its withered, yellowed and aged branches and leaves pruned in time to reduce nutrient consumption and store more nutrients for the dormant period!
Pay attention to cooling down
Temperature is also a major threat to plants getting through summer, as too high a temperature affects the plant's normal growth. For some delicate flowers, high temperatures are their nightmare! In summer, no plant can escape the curse of high temperatures, so dear friends need to learn to cool down their plants. For cyclamen, cooling down is also the top priority in its care. Dear friends can place it in a shady spot, or use cooling equipment to help lower the temperature for the cyclamen.
Reduce watering
At this time, the cyclamen is in its dormant period and does not need as much water. Dear friends can appropriately control the amount and frequency of watering, as long as the potting soil is kept slightly dry. If dear friends cannot control the amount of watering, it may cause the cyclamen's roots to rot, so remember, dear friends, do not be greedy for too much!
Loosen the soil
Some dear friends may find this method a bit strange, and perhaps have rarely heard of this way of getting through summer. But I am telling everyone here that there is some sense to it as well. Don't believe it? Then listen to me explain carefully! During the dormant period, the cyclamen no longer has the stems and leaves above to help it breathe, so it can only rely on human methods. Dear friends can use a small shovel to gently loosen the soil so that oxygen can reach the roots and keep the roots in a fresh and lively state at all times!
As the saying goes, the master leads you to the door, but the practice depends on yourself! Although I cannot count as this master, the effort that follows really does depend on you, dear friends.