Content
- The tuber of cyclamen - the poisonous powerhouse
- To absorb, store and release nutrients
- Plant the tuber properly
- The most poisonous part of the cyclamen
- Divide the tuber to increase the cyclamen
- Dear do not pour on the tuber!
- Tips & Tricks
The tuber is the most poisonous part of the cyclamen
The tuber of cyclamen - the poisonous powerhouse
With its greyish-brown color, the tuber of cyclamen looks about as unspectacular as a plate potato. But the inconspicuous face is deceptive. There is great potential in her and the entire aboveground plant depends on her.
To absorb, store and release nutrients
This disc-shaped flattened tuber, with fine roots at the bottom, has the main task of absorbing and storing nutrients from the roots. With them the cyclamen receives the opportunity to bloom over several weeks. But in summer, the tuber needs a rest. At this time the cyclamen should not be fertilized.
Plant the tuber properly
In order to be able to enjoy cyclamen for many years, it is important to plant your tuber properly. This should be done either in early summer or in autumn at a distance of 10 cm to other cyclamen.
This is to be noted:
The most poisonous part of the cyclamen
Take care when handling the tuber! Even small amounts of it can lead to serious poisoning in the body. It is poisonous to humans and animals. 0.2 g provide for weak symptoms of poisoning such as nausea. A dose of 8 g is fatal.
Divide the tuber to increase the cyclamen
How to Split the Cyclamen Using Its Tuber:
Dear do not pour on the tuber!
Although some voices say it will not hurt, it's better to be careful and not put your luck to the test. The partly outstanding tuber of a pot cyclamen should not be watered. It is better to water the cyclamen from below. This will prevent rot.
Tips & Tricks
Attention: The autumn cyclamen grow roots from the upper side.