How to grow cyclamen and what to pay attention to How to grow cyclamen

Cyclamen is a beautiful plant that can be seen both in flowers and leaves. It is also called rabbit flower or radish crabapple. It is said that this plant is native to the Mediterranean and was later introduced to all parts of the world. Now cyclamen has become a global ornamental plant and can be seen all over the world. When you are growing cyclamen, you must master the correct cultivation method and understand in advance what you need to pay attention to during the cultivation process of this plant.

How to grow cyclamen

1. When growing cyclamen, place it in a sunny, moist and cool environment. This plant likes loose, breathable and well-drained fertile soil. The pH value of the soil must be acidic before planting it in a flowerpot. Before that, the nutrient soil must be disinfected and sterilized to prevent root rot.

2. During the cultivation period of cyclamen, you should also pay attention to the adjustment of the ambient temperature, because this plant likes a warm and humid environment. It is not resistant to high temperatures or severe cold. The normal ambient temperature should be controlled between 20 and 25 degrees. If the outdoor temperature exceeds 35 degrees, it is necessary to cool it down, otherwise it will stop growing and the leaves will lose their luster.

Things to note when growing cyclamen

When cultivating cyclamen, you must pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests. This plant is prone to bacterial soft rot, bacterial leaf rot, leaf spot and other diseases during its growth. When these diseases occur, you can spray them with medicine in time, remove the diseased leaves and branches, increase environmental ventilation, and adjust the air humidity, so that the cyclamen can return to normal as soon as possible. When cultivating cyclamen, there will also be pests such as mites and aphids. If they cannot be caught in time by hand, you can also spray them with medicine to eliminate the pests.

How to grow cyclamen

When growing cyclamen, daily maintenance is very important. This plant does not like concentrated fertilizer during its growth period. It is best to apply thin fertilizer frequently, especially during its peak growth season. It should be top-dressed once every week, and it is important to use thin liquid fertilizer. Cyclamen is a plant with strong drought tolerance. During its normal growth period, the pot soil must be kept moist. Insufficient water will also affect the normal growth of cyclamen.