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- Caring for Cyclamen: It's not just pouring that matters!
- What significance does the casting have?
- Does a cyclamen need fertilizer on a regular basis?
- Are there any diseases or pests that pose a danger?
- How is the cyclamen cut?
- Is overwintering necessary?
- Tips & Tricks
Cyclamen need fertilizer regularly, especially during the growth phase
Caring for Cyclamen: It's not just pouring that matters!
After planting a freshly-picked cyclamen, the world looks mostly rosy. But the joy is short-lived, if the cyclamen is not harbored and rearranged. Then he quickly runs out of breath. Here a care instructions.
Next article Cast Cyclamen: Sources of error lurk everywhereWhat significance does the casting have?
Casting is a priority when dealing with cyclamen. This plant does not tolerate any dry substrate. On the other hand, it also does not cope with stagnant moisture. Finding mediocrity can sometimes not be easy.
The soil should be kept moderately moist. Especially during the flowering period between August and March, it is important that the earth never dries up. Otherwise, the flower floras are short-lived.
Before you plant your cyclamen, ensure a good drainage. Pour abundantly, but not too overzealous. Furthermore, it is recommended to pour from below and not directly on the tuber, which usually protrudes slightly from the ground. If the tuber is watered, there is a risk of rot.
Does a cyclamen need fertilizer on a regular basis?
Are there any diseases or pests that pose a danger?
Cyclamen are usually healthy. But under stress, in the wrong location and lack of care, they can become susceptible to pests. Wise weevils, which gradually eat away the leaves and deposit their larvae on the plant, are especially worth mentioning.
Cyclamen mites occasionally appear in the pot in the apartment. Check your cyclamen regularly for mites. Then you can intervene quickly in an infestation, before it is too late ...
At a pot culture home it can also come to an infestation with gray mold, a fungal disease. This is especially the case when the cyclamen is too damp and cool (especially in winter time).
How is the cyclamen cut?
The cyclamen needs no molding or pruning. Only his withered flowers should be plucked regularly because of the optics. Old stems can be turned off or pulled out with a jerk. It is important not to cut off the old stems!
Is overwintering necessary?
Since cyclamen are hardy, they do not necessarily need winter protection. But if you want to be on the safe side, cover your cyclamen in the garden in the fall with a layer of compost soil or put brushwood over the root area. This serves as protection against the winter sun. Cyclamen in the pot should also be watered regularly in winter.
Tips & Tricks
Normally you do not have to repot the cyclamen. Who wants to do it anyway, should wait until the flowering time is already 6 to 8 weeks past.