How to propagate cyclamen? An introduction to several common methods
Cyclamen is mostly propagated from seed, and propagation requires certain conditions that must be met, otherwise it easily leads to propagation failure or a decline in quality. When propagating, pay attention to the following:
1. Choose robust plants as mother plants. During the flowering period, select plants with good flower color, beautiful flower shape and robust growth as mother plants, place them separately in a sunny, well-ventilated spot, strengthen management, control the amount of water, and let the potting soil become slightly dry.
2. Assisted pollination. 2 to 4 days after flowering, gently touch the flower stalk so that the pollen falls onto the stigma. If cross-pollination is used, remove the stamens as soon as the flower opens, and cover it with a plastic bag for isolation; 3 days later, take pollen from another flowering plant to pollinate it.
How to propagate cyclamen
1. Carefully select seeds and treat them; choose plump, glossy brown seeds, soak the seeds in water at about 30°C for 3 to 4 hours, then sow. Compared with seeds that were not soaked, they bloom about 10 days earlier.
2. Cyclamen is a plant that likes moisture and fears waterlogging; too much water is not good for its growth and development and may even cause root rot and death. Therefore, keeping the soil moist every day is enough, and the amount of water should not be too large.
3. Apply more fertilizer. Cyclamen is also a fertilizer-loving plant. First, start with the soil: use fertile sandy loam rich in humus for the soil in the pot, replace the potting soil once a year, and apply 2‰ monopotassium phosphate once each in spring and autumn every year. Never apply high-nitrogen fertilizer; this can make it bloom 15 to 20 days earlier.Cyclamen picture
4. Cyclamen is not tolerant of high temperatures; too high a temperature will make it enter a dormant state. Therefore, temperature has a great effect on cyclamen. Generally, cyclamen grows suitably under conditions of about 20°C during the day and about 10°C at night, and the temperature can be slightly lower during the seedling stage. In addition, slightly lower temperatures during flower bud differentiation and flower stalk elongation are favorable for flowering. In summer, cyclamen enters dormancy because of the high temperature; if low-temperature conditions are created, it can remain non-dormant, which is favorable for flowering.
5. Cyclamen likes sunlight; extending the light duration can promote earlier flowering, so cyclamen should be placed in a sunny place for care. 6. Hormone treatment: when the young buds of cyclamen appear, gently spray 1 mg/kg gibberellin onto the young buds, 1 to 3 times a day, which can make it bloom more than 15 days earlier.Cyclamen propagation methods
Cyclamen propagation methods
Cyclamen propagation: cultivation
1. Management during the germination stage. Substrate:
Requires peat and perlite with good air permeability mixed in a certain ratio, with a pH of 6 to 6.5, an EC value less than 0.5, and moderate moisture; avoid excessive moisture.Rose-red cyclamen picture
Temperature: 18°C.
Light: The germination stage (about 21 days) requires no light; keep it completely dark. The air humidity required for seed germination is 95% (a germination chamber is best); cover the plug tray with plastic film.
Covering: After sowing, cover the seeds with vermiculite or perlite, with a thickness just enough to cover the seeds.
2. Management after germination
Relative humidity: Keep it at about 85%; if necessary, spray mist to increase relative humidity.White cyclamen picture
Light: When the external light intensity exceeds 35 Klux, it is recommended to use a shade net, or cover the seed plug tray with non-woven fabric to keep the seeds moist.
Fertilization: According to the growth of the seedlings, start fertilizing from the 5th week after sowing, with an N:P:K ratio of 1:1:1. The seedling leaves should be glossy; if they turn dark red, fertilization is needed.
Irrigation: The water temperature should be greater than 14°C; water from above.
Transplanting: Transplant in the 10th to 11th week after sowing; super micro and mini types can be potted directly.Bright red cyclamen picture
Cyclamen propagation: cultivation
1. Repot at the right time: Generally, in mid-September the dormant corm begins to sprout, so repot immediately, and do not cover the corm with potting soil. When the newly repotted cyclamen corm is growing new roots, do not water too much, to prevent corm rot; the potting soil should be slightly dry.
2. Pay attention to ventilation and shading: During the growing period, always pay attention to indoor ventilation and shading; when the leaves are lush, widen the spacing between pots to avoid yellowing and rotting of leaves caused by crowding.
3. Strengthen fertilizer and water management: During the growth and development period of cyclamen, fertilize once every ten days, and gradually increase exposure to sunlight so that the leaf stalks do not grow too long and affect appearance.Pink cyclamen picture
Cyclamen propagation: flowering period
Cyclamen is a light-loving flower, and winter and spring are also its vigorous growth and flowering periods. To make the flower buds abundant, give sufficient sunlight during the bud stage and place it in a sunny spot indoors. When cyclamen begins to bloom and continues to form flower buds, the room temperature should be kept at 15°C to 18°C, and must not be lower than 10°C. Too high a temperature shortens the flowering period; above 28°C the leaves turn yellow. Never place the flowerpot on a radiator.
Cyclamen propagation: repotting
The first repotting time is between Qingming and Guyu; at this time cyclamen has grown about 10 leaves, and the outdoor temperature is 18°C-25°C, with a large temperature difference between day and night. After repotting, the nutrient supply area in the substrate can be increased in time, providing the necessary conditions for cyclamen's first vigorous growth period; the second repotting time is after the Beginning of Autumn and before Frost's Descent, and this is the last repotting. Repotting at this time not only increases the nutrient supply area in the substrate in time, but also increases the water storage capacity for each watering, providing sufficient water and fertilizer resources for the rapidly growing plant.Dream cyclamen picture
Cyclamen propagation: care
Cyclamen likes a warm environment and is not tolerant of high temperatures or severe cold. The maximum temperature must not exceed 30°C, otherwise it will enter a dormant state; a high temperature of around 35°C easily causes rot and necrosis. In winter, it is best to keep it between 10-20°C; below 5°C, growth is inhibited, leaves curl, and flowers open poorly with dull colors. In summer, place it in a moist, ventilated place, keep the potting soil somewhat dry, and let it fully dormancy through the summer.
Cyclamen likes a cool, moist and sunny environment. The suitable temperature for growth and flower bud differentiation is 15-20°C, with humidity 70%-75%; in winter during the flowering period, the temperature must not be lower than 10°C. If the temperature is too low, the flower color becomes dull and the flowers easily fall; if the summer temperature reaches 28-30°C, the plant goes dormant, and if it reaches above 35°C, the tuber easily rots.Purple cyclamen picture
Summary: Friends who love flowers, after reading this article, do you have a general understanding of cyclamen propagation? The above is an introduction to how to propagate cyclamen and cyclamen propagation methods. We hope it can be helpful to you.
How to propagate cyclamen
Select mother plants
Robust plants should be selected as breeding mother plants.
During the flowering period, select plants with good flower color, beautiful flower shape and robust growth as mother plants, place them separately in a sunny, well-ventilated spot, strengthen management, control the amount of water, and let the potting soil become slightly dry.
Assisted pollination
2 to 4 days after flowering, gently touch the flower stalk so that the pollen falls onto the stigma. If cross-pollination is used, remove the stamens as soon as the flower opens, and cover it with a plastic bag for isolation; 3 days later, take pollen from another flowering plant to pollinate it.
Collect seeds early
3 to 4 months after fertilization of the pistil, the fruit will mature. To avoid the fruit bursting, pick it with the stalk before it bursts, and place it in a dry place to dry in the shade for seed collection.
Sow in autumn
Cyclamen seeds are generally sown in August-October.
Before sowing, soak them in warm water for 3 hours, take them out and place them in moist sandy soil, keeping the temperature at 25°C. After about two days, once the seeds begin to sprout, they can be sown.
Select a mixture of sandy soil and propagation soil as the seedling bed soil, sift it, put it in a shallow pot and level it. Water thoroughly, then cover the pot with a glass sheet to keep the soil moist.
Seedlings emerge in about a month and a half. After emergence, gradually remove the glass sheet to give the seedlings ventilation and light. Transplant when the seedlings have 1 true leaf, and pot them when they have 3 to 5 leaves; for pots with a diameter of 10 cm, plant 1 to 3 plants per pot.