How to care for cyclamen in spring? An analysis of care methods and key points

Cyclamen is a flower that blooms in winter and spring. In spring, proper care of cyclamen will extend its blooming period, make the flower colors more vivid, and increase its ornamental value. Therefore, in spring, the care of cyclamen is extremely important.

Cyclamen is a light-loving flower, and winter and spring are the periods of vigorous growth and blooming. To make the flower buds abundant, during the bud stage you should provide plenty of sunlight, place it in a sunny spot indoors, and apply phosphate fertilizer once every 1 week, preferably by watering with a 0.3% potassium dihydrogen phosphate compound fertilizer solution (containing medium and trace elements such as zinc, boron, molybdenum, manganese, magnesium, copper, iron, and sulfur), using about 150 ml per pot.

Normally, water once every one to two days to keep the potting soil moist. Never water heavily; water only when the potting soil has dried out. But be careful not to let the potting soil become too dry, as excessive dryness will damage the root hairs and cause the upper part of the plant to wilt, and even heavy watering afterward will make it difficult to recover. When watering, the water temperature should be close to room temperature.

Image: Key points of cyclamen care techniques for the four seasons

I. Spring care of cyclamen

In spring, light and temperature are both relatively suitable, making it a good time for cyclamen growth. Generally, by April in spring, flowering has entered its final stage, and repotting can be done at this time. When repotting, you can replace the potting soil. The soil can be made by mixing leaf mold with garden soil, but it needs to be sterilized, and it is best to add a little base fertilizer.

There is no need to fertilize too frequently. You can apply a compound fertilizer once in early May. As for watering, keep the soil moist, and clean water is best.

II. Summer care of cyclamen

In summer, because the temperature is relatively high, the cyclamen plant may have entered a semi-dormant state. At this time, ventilation needs to be maintained, and water should be sprinkled frequently on the plant and the ground to lower the temperature.

In summer, the light is intense, so shading needs to be done in time. When the temperature is high and evaporation is great, you can water once every week. Because growth becomes slow, it is best not to fertilize.

Image: Key points of cyclamen care techniques for the four seasons

III. Autumn care of cyclamen

Autumn and spring are relatively similar, with mild light and suitable temperature, so autumn is also very suitable for cyclamen growth. Autumn is also a suitable season for repotting cyclamen.

In addition, as autumn progresses and gradually deepens, generally by October, cyclamen needs to be kept indoors for care, maintaining the indoor temperature at around 15°C. For watering, just water when dry and let it dry out between waterings. In summer, you also need to remove the old leaves and yellow leaves of cyclamen.

IV. Winter care of cyclamen

Once winter arrives, cyclamen begins to bloom. It is said that the temperature needs to be kept between 15°C——18°C, and at least not lower than 10°C. When growing it, be careful not to place the flowerpot near a radiator. Do not water too frequently, and also pay attention to the water temperature, which is best close to room temperature. Be careful not to pour water on the corm.

In addition, because cyclamen consumes nutrients while blooming, nutrients need to be replenished in time, and the balance of elements must be ensured. To achieve good blooming, more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should also be applied.

The above is the complete introduction to the key points of cyclamen care techniques for the four seasons. I hope it can be helpful to everyone!

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Cyclamen is also a very good indoor potted plant. It likes light but avoids direct strong light. If the light is insufficient, the leaves will grow leggy and the flower color will be off. So how do you grow cyclamen? Let us learn about cyclamen cultivation methods and precautions together.

I. Cyclamen cultivation methods

1. Light:Temperature and light both have a certain effect on the growth and development of cyclamen. Throughout the entire growth process, the main approach is to start with temperature and consider extending the blooming period. After the number of flowers decreases at the end of April, the potted flower should be moved out of the greenhouse and grown in a ventilated, cool place with scattered light.

2. Temperature:Cyclamen likes a warm environment and cannot tolerate 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 can easily cause rotting and death. In winter, it is best to keep it between 10-20°C. When it is below 5°C, the growth of cyclamen is inhibited, the leaves curl, and the flowers also open poorly with dull colors. In summer, place it in a humid, ventilated place, and keep the potting soil somewhat dry so it can fully go dormant through the summer.

3. Environment:Cyclamen likes a humid environment and cannot tolerate dryness. During the growth period, the humidity needs to be kept between 60-70%, which can make the leaf color deep green and glossy. In winter, it must not be placed in a position where it is directly exposed to heating or air conditioning, to prevent wilting and drying out from being dried by the wind. When misting cyclamen, avoid the flowers to prevent them from fading prematurely. The water temperature should be close to room temperature.

4. Watering:Cyclamen is a plant that likes moisture and fears waterlogging. It should not be watered too much; overwatering can cause root rot and death. Just keep the soil moist every day.

5. Pests and diseases:Cyclamen has more diseases than insect pests. The main diseases are gray mold and soft rot, mostly caused by bacterial infection. The diseased parts become soft and rotten. Use thiophanate-methyl or chlorothalonil for prevention.

6. Fertilizing:Cyclamen is a fertilizer-loving plant. Apply 2‰ potassium dihydrogen phosphate once each in spring and autumn every year. Do not apply nitrogen fertilizer during the blooming period, otherwise it will cause leggy branches and leaves and shorten the life of the flowers.

7. Propagation:The corm of cyclamen has no ability to divide, so it is propagated by sowing seeds. Select excellent varieties as mother plants for seed collection. The seeds gradually mature after March to April, and are collected as they ripen. The seeds need to be dried, and pot sowing is carried out after the Beginning of Autumn. Before sowing, the potting soil is best sterilized by sun exposure. Soak the seeds in water for 1 day first, then sow them in spots at a spacing of 1.5-2 cm. Cover with about 1 cm of soil. After sowing, water with a fine-holed shower head. After watering, cover the pot surface with glass to maintain temperature, open it every day for ventilation, and always pay attention to replenishing water to keep the soil moist. Cyclamen sprouts after 40-50 days. When two cotyledons have grown and the small corm is about 0.5 cm in diameter, it can be transplanted into a small pot, and gradually moved into larger pots according to its growth. The potting soil should be sandy loam rich in humus. When transplanting, do not bury it too deep; it is best to keep the top of the small corm level with the soil surface.

II. Precautions for cyclamen cultivation

As a relatively common plant, it will develop some diseases during its growth period, and bacterial infections and insect pests often occur. Daily care needs to pay attention to these and then carry out treatment and prevention.

Gray mold is one of its common diseases, mainly caused by excessively high humidity or poor ventilation leading to stale air. The symptoms are spots gradually appearing on the leaves, then rotting, with leaves or flowers collapsing, and some mold growing on the diseased areas, generally gray, and soil-yellow in severe cases. The solution is to clean up the degree of air staleness, then reduce humidity, and cut off the diseased leaves, because this disease is contagious. Spray an appropriately prepared medicinal solution.

Soft rot generally occurs in the high-temperature stage. The main diseased part is the corm, and the symptom is rotting. The solution is mainly to cut off the rotten part, then spray an appropriate agent, and improve ventilation.

The above iscyclamen cultivation methods and precautionsintroduced. Indoor potted plant care all requires care, and I hope it can help flower lovers who like cyclamen.