Cyclamen dormancy care methods and precautions

How to care for cyclamen during its dormancy period. Cyclamen originates from the Mediterranean coastal region, which has a maritime climate with warm, rainy and humid winters and hot, dry, rain-scarce summers, so it has developed the habit of growing leaves in autumn, blooming in early spring and going dormant in summer.

After flowering ends, watering should be gradually reduced to let the potting soil dry out. When the leaves wither and dry up, remove the dead leaves and place the pot indoors in a ventilated, cool spot with no direct sunlight and no exposure to rain.

If it is exposed to rain or watered, root rot is likely to occur, but if it is too dry the corm is prone to losing water and wilting, so a small amount of water should be sprayed lightly with a watering can at intervals. When the temperature drops in late August, a small amount of watering can begin, and once the buds start to sprout, the plant can be repotted. The above is an introduction to how to care for cyclamen during its dormancy period.

Cyclamen dormancy pictures, cyclamen dormancy care tips

Flower enthusiasts who have just started growing cyclamen have never experienced cyclamen dormancy, so the first time they find their cyclamen dormant they mistakenly think it has died. In fact, the cyclamen is only in a dormant state. Below, take a look at cyclamen dormancy pictures and related tips;

1. When the weather turns warm and the temperature rises, the leaves of the cyclamen begin to gradually turn yellow until they wither. It should be noted here that the cyclamen dormancy period is not fixed; differences in regional climate, differences in the growing environment, and differences in varieties will all cause the dormancy period to vary. For example, some flower enthusiasts' cyclamens go dormant very early, while others still bloom in the middle of summer. Flower enthusiasts just need to handle it flexibly!

2. The cyclamen leaves keep withering, as shown in the picture below; it has already entered the dormancy period. Some will be completely bare, with only a corm left, and this is all normal. Some also still have withered leaves on the corm; no need to bother with them, just leave them on top. During the cyclamen dormancy period there is no need to lift the corm; place it together with the flower pot in a cool, ventilated place, such as a north-facing balcony or room, and it is even better with air conditioning. Be careful to prevent heatstroke and cool it down.

During the dormancy period there is no need for additional fertilizer; stop fertilizing but do not stop watering. Water as usual using the soak-pot method, and when watering, water thoroughly. The frequency should be reduced somewhat compared with the growing season.

3. When the temperature begins to drop, the cyclamen will sprout on its own.

4. By this time, we can care for the cyclamen normally. If conditions permit, a suitable amount of fertilizer can be given, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.

Which months are the cyclamen dormancy period? How to care for cyclamen during its dormancy period?

Cyclamen, also known as bunny ear flower, one-flower crown and so on, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Cyclamen in the family Primulaceae. Cyclamen has brightly colored flowers and charming, varied flower shapes, and has high ornamental value. However, like other plants, cyclamen also has a dormancy period. If care work is not done well at this time, it will bring harm to the growth of the cyclamen. So, which months are the cyclamen dormancy period? How to care for it during the dormancy period? Let us learn about it together.

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Which months are the cyclamen dormancy period?

The dormancy period of cyclamen is from June to September. Because cyclamen likes warm or cool environments and fears heat, it easily enters dormancy or semi-dormancy during the high-temperature summer season.

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How to care for cyclamen during its dormancy period?

1. Create a suitable growing environment:Considering the suitable environment for cyclamen, most wild cyclamen grow low in the shade of mountain trees, on semi-shaded slopes. Therefore, it is best to create a good living environment for it. Generally, temperatures above 30°C and light levels above 40,000 LUX will cause harm to cyclamen.

2. Provide appropriate shading:For shading, simply pulling two layers of shade netting over it is enough to meet the requirement, but when the light is not strong it must be pulled back in time, which helps cool the ground and improve ventilation. When shading, it must not be too dark, otherwise the cyclamen is prone to leggy growth and reduced resistance.

3. Mist to cool down:There are many ways to cool down, one of which is shading, but the shade netting must be kept at a certain height above the plastic film and must not be placed directly on it. In addition, fine misting and rain sprinkling are also excellent methods. However, the negative effects brought by cooling through water evaporation cannot be ignored: the constantly increasing air humidity inside the greenhouse makes the cyclamen face the threat of disease outbreaks, so strengthening ventilation and doing a good job in pest and disease control are especially important.

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[Editor's concluding remarks]Cyclamen enters dormancy or semi-dormancy when the high-temperature season arrives each year from June to September. Doing good care work at this time is directly related to how well the cyclamen grows. The above has introduced the cyclamen dormancy period and dormancy care methods for everyone, and I hope it can help you!