Cyclamen is a group of tuberous perennial hardy deciduous plants that belong to the primrose family. The natural habitat of cyclamen is Syria and Greece. Plants reach a height of 30 cm.
Cyclamens are cultivated in greenhouses, gardens, and homes. When growing indoors, it is worth remembering that the optimum temperature is 16 degrees during the day, and 8 at night.
The plant blooms very effectively. Flowers are found double and non-double. The flower stalks rise above the foliage, and white, red, pink, or two-colored buds open on them, which makes the cyclamen look like a flock of butterflies during the flowering period.
Optimum temperature: Β 4-16 Β° C. It is advisable to provide the plant with a cool and humid place.
Lighting: Prefers shade or partial shade.
Soil type: Β it is worth picking up a soil consisting of a third of humus and two-thirds of loam. Don’t forget about drainage. Among other things, the soil must be moist and rich in nutrients.
Watering: Β watering the cyclamen is necessary regularly. But do not overfill when the flower is actively growing or blooming.
Fertilize: Fertilize Β once every two weeks while growing.
Reproduction: cyclamen reproduces by seed method. Seeds sprout at different times, so leave gaps between seeds when planting. The planted plants will bloom approximately 16 weeks after planting.
Landing: Plant cyclamen tubers at a distance of 15 cm from each other, to a depth of about 2 centimeters. After you have planted the cyclamens in the ground, this soil needs to be watered regularly. Better cyclamen grows in the post office, which contains compote.
Diseases and pests: The most common cyclamen pests are spider mites and whiteflies. You can get rid of them with insecticides or chemicals.
Additional Information: about 2 months after flowering, cyclamen leaves turn yellow and fall off over time. This is how hibernation begins in this plant. Stop watering the plant, let it dry. We hide the tuber in dry peat moss until May. The main thing is to do this before the cold weather sets in.
The most important thing when growing cyclamen, regardless of the place – garden or room – is regular watering and temperature control.
Persian cyclamen – Cyclamen persicum
Grows in Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Tunisia. The flowers are white or pink.
The main difference between this species is the color of the inflorescences. They have a purple hue. The European species of cyclamen grows in shady areas under trees. Gardeners love to use it as a ground cover.
