It works with these methods

Self-sowing - not uncommon

Cyclamenthat are allowed to grow outside are so euphoric that they like to reproduce - by self-sowing. The disadvantage of sowing is generally with this plant that it takes between 3 and 4 years before flowers appear for the first time. The reason: The cyclamen initially attaches great importance to its tuber formation.

Her Seeds ripen between May and June. Some species then curl their stems with the ripe seeds downwards and use them to drill the seeds into the ground. In other species, it is more common to pop open the fruit and release the seeds so that the wind disperses them.

Sow the seeds in a targeted manner

Those who do not trust self-sowing can take the sowing into their own hands. To do this, you should wait until the seeds are ripe. They can be harvested from May / June. Then they are dried so that their slimy shell breaks.

It continues as follows:

• Soak seeds in water for 24 hours
• Seed tray or pot with soil (e.g. B. Mixture of sand and potting soil)
• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep (dark germinator)
• moisturize and keep moist
• place in a bright place
• ideal germination temperature: 20 ° C
• Average germination time: 4 to 6 weeks
• Prick out when the first leaflets are visible

Cyclamen multiply by dividing

In summer - after the flowering period and during the rest period - older cyclamen, the tuber of which is large and strong enough, can be divided. The advantage: these descendants have the same properties as the mother plant.

How to proceed:

• Tuber with Digging fork excavate and clean
• Divide the tuber in the middle with a sharp knife
• each section should have a shoot bud
• in a light to partially shaded location plants
• pour moderately
• in the first winter protection

Tips & Tricks

If you choose to split, you should follow this procedure Gardening gloves wear! The tubers are the plant parts of the cyclamen that are considered special poisonous are valid.