Plant cyclamen correctly
So that the planting of Cyclamen is successful in the flower bed and pot, the tuber must not be damaged. Work the bed soil into fine crumbs. Potting soil for the planter is optimized by adding compost, or sand Lava granules.(€ 14.00 at Amazon *) The tuber is only inserted so deep that its upper third protrudes from the substrate. When pouring on, make sure that the leaves and flowers are not wetted with water.
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Care tips
Since the tuber of a cyclamen is not completely in the ground, this circumstance must be taken into account in the context of care. If the roots are damaged, the sensitive ornamental plant will no longer recover.
- Cyclamen in the bed mulch with fern leaves, fallen leaves or compost
- Water regularly without the leaves and flowers getting wet
- Apply liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during the growth and flowering period
- Cleaning out withered flowers extends the flowering time
We recommend a water supply from below in the flower pot. To do this, pour the water that is as low in lime as possible into the saucer and leave it for 20 minutes. The capillary force ensures that the moisture rises into the substrate so that the tuber is not immediately moistened.
Which location is suitable?
With regard to the expectations of the location, the more than 20 species of cyclamen are largely in agreement. These light and temperature conditions should be given:
- Sunny to partially shaded location, without direct sunlight
- In the bed, preferably along the edge of the wood or in protected stone areas
- In the room at temperatures of 15-18 degrees, maximum 20 degrees Celsius
Do not expect cyclamen to be exposed to cold drafts, pounding rain and strong winds. In the flower pot, the little diva doesn't want to move from one location to another all the time.
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The correct planting distance
A planting distance of 25 centimeters is ideal so that a cyclamen can spread its elegant foliage unhindered. The colorful ornamental flowers come into their own in small tuffs with 3-5 specimens.
What soil does the plant need?
Cyclamen mostly thrive as a bulbous plant, so the earth should be structured as follows:
- Sandy and dry to fresh and moist, without the risk of waterlogging
- Depending on the type, slightly acidic, neutral to alkaline pH value
Cultivated as a houseplant, standard compost-based potting soil meets the expectations of the substrate. Give a little sand or Expanded clay(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) in order to ensure unhindered drainage of water.
What is the best time to plant?
For cyclamen in the bed, spring has proven to be the best time to plant, when ground frosts are no longer expected. Plant the winter-blooming cyclamen persicum in the flower pot in August.
When is the flowering time?
Thanks to the multi-faceted biodiversity, you do not have to do without the brightly colored splashes of color of a cyclamen at any time of the year. Combine the graceful primrose plants like this, for example:
- Spring cyclamen (Cyclamen coum): flowering time from March to
- Summer cyclamen (Cyclamen purpurascens): blooms from July to September
- Autumn cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium): flowering period from August to October
- Indoor cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum): flowering period from September to March
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Cut cyclamen correctly
Only cut off the yellowed leaves close to the ground when the rhizome has absorbed all the nutrients from it. If you do not want to sow cyclamen in the bed, cut off the withered flower heads with the scissors in good time or twist out the entire flower stem. Please don't forget your gloves!
Watering cyclamen
Since the tubers are not completely covered with soil, they are sensitive to too much moisture. You can therefore water a houseplant or potted plant from below by filling the saucer with water for a few minutes. Cyclamen in the bed are given a 2-3 centimeter thick layer of mulch made of leaves, gravel or bark mulch and are only poured when the natural amount of rain is insufficient. It is important to note not to over shower the leaves and flowers, as the plant could react with rot.
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Fertilize cyclamen properly
In order not to damage the sensitive tubers, liquid fertilizer is preferably used in the bed and planter. Use a commercially available preparation for flowering plants that you give every two weeks during the flowering period. Where the smell doesn't bother you, serve Herbal manure or worm tea as organic fertilizer.
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Diseases
If the care is out of balance, the cyclamen turns out to be susceptible to the following diseases:
- Burning spot disease: dark brown spots on leaves and stems
- Gray mold: gray-white, wet fungus lawn on the foliage
- Fusarium wilt: leaves yellowing from the edge and a rotten tuber
The focal spot disease often affects cyclamen in places that are too warm and wet. Infested plants are disposed of immediately. The site is regularly ventilated so that gray mold does not haunt the ornamental plant. In particular, leaves and flowers must not be sprayed with water. The partially exposed tuber in conjunction with nitrogen-reduced fertilization serves as an effective prevention against Fusarium wilt.
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Pests
Unfortunately, the black weevil likes to eat cyclamen in the bed. If you discover the typical feeding holes in the foliage, the clearly visible beetles are regularly collected in the early morning hours. As a helpful control method, the specialist trade offers non-toxic bait traps, prepared with nematode gel.
Overwinter
A few species of cyclamen have sufficient frost hardiness to overwinter in the bed. The native summer cyclamen (Cyclamen purpurascens) is one of them, as is the autumn cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium). Completely without winter protection, these species and varieties should not complete the cold season. Spread out a mulch, spruce twigs or Garden fleece over the plants, which also serve as protection from the strong winter sun.
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Cyclamen reproduce
The propagation of bulbous plants repeatedly raises questions among amateur gardeners. In this regard, the cyclamen is no exception. One practicable method is dividing the rhizome. During the rest period you get the tuber out of the earth and cut it into two or more segments with at least one shoot bud. Planted in growing or pricking soil and regularly watered from below, the tuber parts take root within 2-3 weeks.
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How do I transplant properly?
In order to cultivate a cyclamen in the room for several years, annual transplanting is the top priority. In this context, a time schedule must be observed in connection with the following care plan. This is how it works:
- The summer break in the open air ends in August
- Bring the cyclamen into the house and remove the largely dry tuber from the substrate
- Fill the flower pot with fresh potting soil over the drainage
Plant the rhizome in such a way that the upper third of the tuber still protrudes from the earth. First fill the coaster with just a little water in order to gradually initiate the new growing season. When the fresh shoot begins, fertilization starts again.
Cyclamen in a pot
As a winter blooming houseplant in a pot, the cyclamen has established itself as a public favorite. The ornamental plant unfolds its most splendid bloom on the bright windowsill in the cool bedroom. Normal compost-based potting soil is sufficient as a substrate. How to look after the cyclamen in an exemplary manner:
- To pour, fill the saucer with water for 20-30 minutes
- Apply liquid fertilizer every 14 days from September to March
- Unscrew the withered flowers and yellowed leaves with their stems
At the end of the flowering period, gradually reduce the amount of irrigation water and put that Fertilize a. The cyclamen ideally spends the largely dry rest period until the next budding in the partially shaded location under the open sky.
Is cyclamen poisonous?
The cyclamen appears as a poisonous beauty. Toxic ingredients such as saponins and cyclamine require special care when planting and maintaining them. Since even minimal amounts cause extreme symptoms of poisoning, allergy sufferers should refrain from cultivation. Cyclamen have no business being within the reach of children and pets.
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Cyclamen does not bloom
If an indoor cyclamen refuses to flower, it is too warm for it. For flower induction, the temperatures should be between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius. If there is no flowering in the bed, fertilization that is too nitrogen-containing takes place, which causes peaty growth. Switch to an organic fertilizer or a less nitrogen-stressed NPK supplement.
How do I care for a cyclamen after flowering?
Regularly remove withered flower stems and yellowed leaves by not cutting off the shoot, but twisting it and pulling it out with one jerk. In this way, the cyclamen blooms for what feels like an eternity. If there is no more new flower, cut the plant close to the ground when all the above-ground parts of the plant have been drawn in. Gradually reduce the amount of irrigation water to a minimum and stop adding fertilizer.
Winter-blooming house plants spend the summer in the shady, sheltered place in the garden. If growth starts again in autumn, take the tuber out of the pot and shake off the old soil. Now plant the cyclamen in fresh substrate and place it in a bright, cool spot. Gradually increase the amount of irrigation water and fertilizer.
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Nice varieties
- Silver Leaf: Spring cyclamen with delicate pink flowers and silvery marbled leaves
- Summer cyclamen: native Cyclamen purpurascens, hardy and robust, with carmine-red flowers
- Album: white flowering autumn cyclamen with decorative, pointed, triangular leaves
- Pearl carpet: pure white flowers from September to November, hardy and easy to care for
- Ivy Ice Purple: captivates with purple blooms in autumn and thrives up to 15 cm high
