How to care for cyclamen? Careful attention is key
As the king of potted flowers, cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) is bright and beautiful, hugely popular, and widely grown in homes. But this plant is not easy to grow and needs careful attention. Below, the editor will explain how to care for cyclamen, so let's take a look and learn how to grow cyclamen!
1. Cyclamen's soil requirements. It likes a sunny, humid and cool environment, but fears waterlogging. The growing medium needs to be loose, breathable, well-draining, slightly acidic soil; for general cultivation, a mixed medium of peat and perlite is used. A mix of leaf mold and cinder ash can also be used. When planting, the medium must be disinfected and sterilized to prevent damping-off, root rot and so on. The potting soil needs to stay moist, but water accumulation or waterlogging must be strictly prevented, otherwise once the roots rot, the whole plant will quickly die.
2. Cyclamen's temperature requirements. It 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, and high temperatures of around 35°C easily cause rot and death. In winter, it is best kept between 10-20°C; below 5°C, growth is inhibited, the leaves curl, and the flowers also open poorly with dull colors. In summer, place it in a humid, ventilated spot and keep the potting soil somewhat dry so it can fully rest through the summer.
3. Pest and disease control for cyclamen. The main diseases of cyclamen include bacterial soft rot, bacterial leaf rot, gray mold, anthracnose, leaf spot and so on. Among these, soft rot and leaf rot are especially serious; when controlling them, attention should be paid to the following: strictly disinfect seeds, growing medium and tools; increase ventilation, lower the temperature and humidity, and avoid rain as much as possible during cultivation; promptly remove diseased leaves and plants, and carry out operations such as removing leaves and buds when it is relatively dry; carry out regular chemical control. In addition, cyclamen is also susceptible to root-knot nematodes, mites, aphids and so on, and control should be noted.
That is the editor's introduction to how to care for cyclamen. Cyclamen needs people to cultivate it well and care for it attentively. I believe you already have some understanding of growing cyclamen, and I hope this article can help you.