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Key points of cultivation of Cyclamen

Saul Goodman
2020-07-31 09:14:48
Cyclamen belongs to primrose family, also known as rabbit ear flower. It is an important potted flower for indoor beautification in spring in China. It has a flowering period of up to six months. The flowers are white, pink, crimson, rose, purple and red. Cyclamen is usually sown in autumn. It blooms in December. It blooms most vigorously in February. The flowering period can be extended to May.

Cyclamen seed treatment

Cyclamen seeds are usually seeded and propagated. The glossy brown seeds should be selected during sowing. The sowing time is usually from October. Excessive sowing will affect the germination of seeds. Soak in water for three to four hours before sowing, and then sow. Soak in water to germinate ten days in advance. Cyclamen seeds are dark seeds, so put them into the dark state after sowing, and send them out. Do not take out the bud, or it will affect the germination of the seed.

Cyclamen to increase fertilizer

Cyclamen can use rotten sawdust and peat one by one, cyclamen can use compound fertilizer as fertilizer. It's important to conserve the leaves before flowering. Too much nitrogen fertilizer in November will cause Cyclamen to grow in vain.

Cyclamen temperature conditions

Cyclamen belongs to the root flower, like cool, humid and sunny environment. The temperature between 15 ℃ and 20 ℃ is suitable for Cyclamen to grow. Cyclamen is not resistant to high temperature. Too high temperature will cause Cyclamen to sleep.

Cyclamen light conditions

Cyclamen likes sunshine, and regular sunshine will promote the growth of Cyclamen. Insufficient sunshine will affect the flowering time or growth of Cyclamen.

Cyclamen flower management

When Cyclamen comes to bloom, it can't be too dense. A certain distance shall be kept to prevent the leaves from overlapping each other and affecting the lighting. Also not often rotate the flowerpot, so that the leaves in different directions can receive light evenly, making more organic materials for the nutrition needed for flowering.

Florescence management of Cyclamen

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