What are the classification methods for Cyclamen varieties?

There are about 20-plus Cyclamen varieties, which can be divided into 4 categories based on flower shape:

1. Large-flowered type: large flowers, petals entire, flat, reflexed, with single, double, and fragrant varieties.

2. Flat-petal type: petals flat, rolled back, margins with fine notches and wavy wrinkles, buds relatively pointed, petals relatively narrow.

3. Rococo type: flowers half-open, drooping, petals not rolled back, relatively wide, margins with wavy wrinkles and fine notches, bud tips rounded, flowers fragrant, leaf margins conspicuously serrated.

4. Frilled-edge type: large flowers, petal margins with fine notches and wavy wrinkles, petals rolled back.

Cyclamen (scientific name: Cyclamen persicum), also known as radish begonia, rabbit ear flower, rabbit flower, first-class crown, bonfire flower, and turned-petal lotus, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the genus Cyclamen of the family Primulaceae. Cyclamen is a commonly grown flower, suitable for growing in indoor pots, and in winter requires greenhouse cultivation. Some cultivated varieties of Cyclamen have a strong fragrance, while others have a faint or no fragrance.

How to grow Cyclamen

1. Seed selection: carefully select seeds, choosing plump, glossy, brown seeds free of pests and diseases. Soak seeds collected in the current year in a mixture of 50 ppm GA3 (gibberellic acid) and 500 ppm thiophanate-methyl or chlorothalonil for one day and night, then drain off the water, rinse clean in clear water, and drain off surface moisture. Then sow; they will bloom about 10 days earlier than seeds that were not soaked.
2. Potting soil: Cyclamen requires fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. If the soil is left unmanaged for a long time or managed unscientifically, Cyclamen will grow poorly, bloom less, have dull colors, and lose or reduce its ornamental value. For potting, loose and fertile nutrient soil is best. Apply a topdressing of decomposed, thin organic fertilizer such as human and animal manure every 10 days or so; after buds appear, apply two additional doses of 0.1% potassium dihydrogen sulfate.

Cyclamen leaves turning yellow

1. Cyclamen leaves curling and turning yellow
Solution: It is lacking nutrients, so fertilize promptly. Buy special fertilizer from a flower shop, but do not give the plant too much nutrients. Usually you can bury a small amount of cooked soybeans, cooked peanuts, bean cake, spoiled steamed buns, etc. in the pot, so you will not need to worry about nutrient deficiency.
2. Cyclamen growing problems: flower stems rotting, flowers and leaves turning yellow
Solution: Too much watering. Stop watering, and wait until it has healed and the soil is dry before watering again.

Saving Cyclamen seeds

Cyclamen is generally propagated by sowing. If you want to save seeds, during the full blooming period (January to February) select plants with excellent, pure, robust varieties and abundant blooming, keep only 8 to 9 flowers per plant, remove all other flowers and buds, and place the pot in a ventilated, sunny spot. To increase the seed-setting rate, artificial pollination can be carried out. On a clear morning 2 to 3 days after the Cyclamen blooms, rub the pistil and stamen of two flowers against each other, or use a brush to pollinate.

Cyclamen pest and disease control

Common diseases of Cyclamen: bacterial soft rot, gray mold, anthracnose, leaf spot, and root-knot nematode disease. Their control methods are as follows: Bacterial soft rot: caused by bacteria of the genus Erwinia. It mostly occurs on petioles and stems. The lesion on the petiole is initially a small light-brown spot, water-soaked and soft-rotted. After expanding, the diseased tissue becomes soft-rotted, swollen, ruptured, with the epidermis separating, and has a foul odor. After the corm is infected, the tissue turns yellow-brown, soft-rotted, and mushy. It is prone to occur during the growing season and early spring. Once discovered, diseased and residual tissue should be promptly cleaned up to reduce the source of infection, ventilation should be strengthened, and watering controlled; in the early stage of the disease, spray with 200 ppm to 1000 ppm streptomycin, oxytetracycline, or penicillin solution, or apply it to the diseased plants, then pour the same solution onto the soil in the pots of diseased plants; spray with equal-amount Bordeaux mixture or 0.40 lime sulfur.

The uses of Cyclamen

The uses of Cyclamen: 1. Ornamental
Cyclamen has a distinctive flower shape, is gorgeous and eye-catching, and is colorful and varied. Some varieties are fragrant and are deeply loved by people. It is a precious potted flower for winter and spring, and is also one of the most important potted flowers on the world flower market. It has been acclaimed as the queen of potted flowers, with very high ornamental value.
The uses of Cyclamen: 2. Home decoration
Cyclamen has a beautiful, distinctive plant form and abundant, colorful flowers. It is suitable for potted ornamental display and can be placed for indoor arrangement, especially suitable for decorating sunny shelves and desks at home, with a very good decorative effect.

The feng shui role of Cyclamen

1. Living room feng shui
The name of Cyclamen implies welcoming honored guests and praying for the arrival of good luck, carrying an auspicious meaning. Its refined flowers stand atop tall flower stems, with a scene of varied heights, like a flock of birds flying with spread wings, reminding people of the elegant bearing of an immortal riding the clouds in a clear breeze. Placing such a potted flower in the living room can let visiting guests feel a welcoming omen, and also brings peace and happiness to the family.
2. Dining room feng shui
The dining room is where family members replenish their physical energy. A well-laid-out dining room can create a pleasant atmosphere, relax everyone dining, and also benefit the diners' communication and harmonious coexistence among family members, as well as the family's health, so greening and decoration of the dining room are very important. Cyclamen can inject life and vitality into the dining room, add a cheerful atmosphere, and can also be placed on a wooden partition cabinet to divide the dining room from other functional areas. Placing a few pots of lush Cyclamen appropriately in a corner of the dining room or on the windowsill will make the dining room full of vitality and make people's appetites soar.

Is Cyclamen poisonous?

Cyclamen has a relatively strong resistance to the toxic gas sulfur dioxide in the air. Its leaves can absorb sulfur dioxide and, through oxidation, convert it into non-toxic or low-toxicity substances such as sulfate.
It is suitable for potted ornamental display and can be placed for indoor arrangement, especially suitable for decorating sunny shelves and desks at home. Because of its beautiful, distinctive plant form, abundant and colorful flowers, and some fragrant varieties, it is deeply favored by people. Cyclamen can also be potted using soilless cultivation methods, clean and charming, and even more suitable for home decoration. Cyclamen has a distinctive flower shape, is gorgeous and eye-catching, and is colorful and varied. Some varieties are fragrant and have very high ornamental value, deeply loved by people. It is a precious potted flower for winter and spring, and is also one of the most important potted flowers on the world flower market. Cyclamen has a long flowering period, up to 5 months, and its flowering period coincides with traditional festivals such as Christmas, New Year's Day, and Spring Festival, with huge market demand, high production value, and significant economic benefits. It is often used for indoor flower arrangements; it is also suitable as a cut flower, lasting long in water.
Plant toxicity: the Cyclamen plant is somewhat toxic, especially the root and stem parts. Accidental ingestion may cause diarrhea and vomiting; skin contact may cause redness, swelling, and itching of the skin, so attention must be paid when keeping it at home.

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