Secrets of transplanting cyclamen and plant care

Cyclamen - This is an original houseplant, which is characterized not only by an attractive appearance, but also by useful properties. In order to ensure the full growth and development of this plant, it is necessary to properly care for it and the transplant in this case plays an important role.

Content:

• Description of cyclamen
• Preparing the pot for transplanting
• Drainage preparation
• Features of cyclamen transplant
• Cyclamen care

Description of cyclamen

Cyclamen belongs to the category of perennial herbaceous tuberous plants. Most often at home two types of cyclamen are grown. The easiest to care for are Persian and European cyclamens. This plant begins to bloom around October and ends in March.

This plant is characterized by the presence of several types of color of flowers: all shades of pink, white, white, red, purple.

Cyclamen flowers are characterized by uprightness. There is only one small flower on each individual stem. Cyclamen foliage is characterized by a dark green color. Cyclamen very often has a rapid flowering. This speaks of a very high temperature for him.

In order for the cyclamen to have flowers all winter, it is necessary to provide it with a low temperature and optimal air humidity. Flower cyclamen loves light very much. But in no case should it be confused with the scorching rays of the sun.

Preparing the pot for transplanting

Transplant this plant is produced at the end of the dormant period or immediately after its purchase. You can find out about the need for transplantation by the state of the flower roots. For this cyclamen it is necessary:

• Remove from the pot and look at the condition of its roots. If the substrate is practically invisible behind them, then it is imperative to transplant.
• Initially, it is necessary to select a pot, the size of which directly depends on the age of the cyclamen.
• If the plant is between one and one and a half years old, then a pot with a diameter of eight centimeters should be preferred.
• If the plant is more than three years old, then the diameter of the pot should be 15 centimeters.
• Don't choose a large cyclamen pot. The distance from the tuber to the walls of the pot should be no more than 3 centimeters.
• Choosing a large pot can lead to stagnation and acidification of the water. This, in turn, can kill the plant.
• If you preferred a pot that was already in use, then you need to disinfect it before planting the cyclamen.
• Before planting this plant, it is necessary to make several holes at the bottom of the pot.

Drainage preparation

When transplanting this plant, it is necessary to properly prepare the earthen mixture. For this purpose, it is necessary to use pebbles and expanded clay. When transplanting a plant, it is necessary to make high-quality drainage, otherwise it may die from waterlogging.

To transplant cyclamen, it is necessary to make the correct preparation of the soil, which should include:

• Peat
• Humus
• Leaf land
• Sand

In order for this plant to take root better and faster, it is necessary to add vermiculite or vermion to the substrate. If you do not have enough time for this, then you can purchase a ready-made substrate in a specialized store. Before planting, the substrate must be calcined in the oven for an hour. If you do not have an oven, then the soil can be fried in a pan. If this is not possible, you can treat the substrate with a solution of potassium permanganate.

This action will help prevent fungal diseases, to which this plant is very often exposed.

Before planting cyclamen, pour drainage on the bottom of the pot, and then cover it with an earthen mixture. The pot should be 1/2 full of substrate. In this case, the soil does not require compaction.

Features of cyclamen transplant

When transplanting this plant, it is imperative to remove old leaves from it, which are stretched out. This action is carried out by the twisting method.

Cyclamen is pulled out of the old pot as carefully as possible and transferred to another. In this case, this plant must be placed in the center of the pot. This will allow him to fully grow and develop. When transplanting cyclamen, it must be held in weight. This will limit the possibility of root breakage. The cyclamen roots in a new pot are straightened as carefully as possible and covered with earth.

All actions during the transplantation of this plant must be done as carefully as possible.

If the roots or bulb of the plant are damaged during transplantation, this can lead to its death. The tuber of this plant must be buried in the ground only half.

Cut after planting the cyclamen in a new pot, it is made watering... In this case, the water must be completely absorbed into the soil. After that, the flower is again covered with earth. In this case, the smaller half of the tuber should remain above ground level. After transplanting this plant, it must be placed in a bright place.

Cyclamen care

Transfer this plant does not end there. It should take root. For this purpose, the cyclamen must be provided with appropriate care. After planting this plant, it is necessary to correctly acquire its place of permanent residence. Best of all, in this case, would be to use a windowsill on the north side.

In order to ensure the cyclamen abundant flowering after planting, it is necessary to produce timely watering:

• It should be not only regular, but also moderate.
• With abundant watering of this plant, it can rot, which will lead to its death.
• When watering this plant, it is necessary to ensure that moisture does not get on such parts of the flower as: leaves, buds and Tolubni.
• That is why it is necessary to water the plant not from above, but using a pallet. This will allow the plant to take in as much moisture as it needs.

In order for this plant to take root well, it must be grown in moderately heated rooms. The room temperature should be between 12 and 15 degrees. If this plant is placed in drafts, then it may die. If the room temperature is above 15 degrees, then natural moisture will be enough for it.

When caring for a cyclamen, it is necessary not only to provide it with optimal conditions, but also to carefully monitor its appearance.

If, after transplanting this plant, wilted leaves appear on it, then they must be removed without fail. In this case, produce pruning using scissors is strictly prohibited. It is necessary to pull out the foliage with short rotational movements.

If the cyclamen was transplanted before the rest period cyclamen, then its leaves will dry out without fail. You shouldn't be intimidated by this. Cyclamen must be placed in a cool place.At the end of the dormant period, the leaves must be removed from the cyclamen.

Plant feeding:

• Fertilization is a very important part of caring for this plant.
• With the help of fertilization, it is possible to provide the cyclamen with not only correct, but also full flowering.
• To carry out this action, mineral fertilizers are very often used.
• During dormancy, this plant does not need fertilizer.

When carrying out the correct transplant cyclamen, as well as full care of him, you can ensure the correct growth and development of the cyclamen.

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