Today, in many apartments and houses, such a beautiful plant as cyclamen is grown on the windowsills. This flower has a long flowering period and is unpretentious in care. But in some situations, it requires a transplant. When and how to transplant cyclamen and what is required for this, this article will tell.
When growing cyclamen at home, for its full flowering, it is necessary proper care. Moreover, care will be almost the same for all varieties. Most often, the Persian variety is grown at home. But there are also many other varieties.
All varieties (European, Persian, etc.) require periodic transplantation. Please note that cyclamen should be transplanted once a year and only after the end of the flowering period. blooming flower cannot be touched in the same way as the one that is at the stage of budding.
In order for the transplant to be successful at home, it is necessary to properly prepare for this procedure. First you need to prepare the soil. The speed of acclimatization of the plant to it depends on how correctly the soil was selected. The land in which the flower was located during the year is quickly depleted, especially without additional feeding, which can lead to the death of the plant. Therefore, the soil should be selected correctly and even at the stage of preparation.
In the process of transplanting, the soil must be completely replaced. Properly prepared soil composition is the key to the success of the entire procedure. For cyclamen (varieties Persian, European, etc.) grown at home, the soil should have the following composition:
- leaf land;
- humus;
- sand;
- peat.
All these components, with the exception of leaf ground, should be mixed in equal proportions. The content of the foliage of the earth should be a little more. If there is no desire to make the soil yourself, suitable soil can be purchased from a specialized store.
Before proceeding with the transplant, the prepared or purchased soil must be calcined for an hour in the oven. In addition to the oven, you can use a regular frying pan. Also, the soil can simply be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate. This procedure must be done in order to prevent infection of the plant with fungi and other pathogenic microorganisms.
At this stage, it will be correct to prepare another pot. He must have some large size. But the pot should not be very large. Otherwise, water will stagnate in the soil, which will lead to rotting of the tuber. If the selected pot is smaller, then cyclamen may begin flowering ahead of schedule. In principle, one can also use old pot, but it should be well washed and disinfected.
Please note that the pot should have holes in the bottom to create excellent drainage from pebbles or expanded clay. If this is not done, the soil will become very waterlogged in the future, which will lead to the death of the flower, even if the care is correct.
The plant itself does not need to be specially prepared. The only thing to consider is that the transplant is carried out before budding begins in the summer (mid-summer). Although different varieties (Persian, European, plateau, etc.) may have a slightly different period suitable for transplanting. The time when a flower can be transferred to a new pot is determined by the stage of sleep and active growth. The signal that the plant can be transplanted is the appearance of several new leaves on the tuber after it completes the dormant stage.
Video “Flower transplant: a practical guide”
Cyclamen flower transplant
The cyclamen transplant procedure itself is not complicated and can be easily performed at home. When it should be done, we found out in the previous section. It remains to consider the phased process.
For cyclamen, transplantation is carried out as follows:
- at the bottom of the pot we put expanded clay or simple pebbles. Thus formed drainage system, which will avoid stagnation of water in the soil;
- we take the prepared soil and pour it into a new or old pot. Pour the earth so that its level is slightly below the sides. Please note that it is not worth tamping the soil;
- Next, take out the cyclamen from the old pot. The old soil must be gently shaken off the roots, but a small earthen clod is allowed. At this stage, you need to inspect the tuber for dry and rotten roots. When they are found, carefully remove them with scissors or a knife;
- then we transfer the tuber to a new pot, placing it in the center;
- then we straighten the roots, holding the tuber a little overhang;
- then carefully fill the roots with the soil mixture on top.
After the procedure has been completed, the tuber should peek out of the ground a little. When carrying out the above manipulations, everything must be done very carefully to avoid injury to the fragile roots extending from the tuber. If the percentage of their damage is large, then the bulb will not be able to quickly and efficiently take root in a new place, and the plant itself will begin to hurt and eventually die.
At the end of the transplant, the pot needs to be watered a little. In this case, you need to wait for the water to soak into the soil. Then water again, and then sprinkle lightly with soil mixture. But the tuber must necessarily remain a little free from the ground.
Post transplant care
Caring for cyclamen at home is not difficult, regardless of the stage of flower development. But timely and proper care is especially important after the tuber has been transplanted into a new pot. Further care this involves doing the following:
- placing a new pot in a bright place. At the same time, remember that direct sunlight should not fall on cyclamen. Also, high temperatures should be avoided. The optimum temperature is + 14-18 ° C;
- care in the first month involves rare watering. It is best to pour water into the pan. In this situation, you will avoid getting moisture on the tuber from above. If this happens, then the bulb may begin to rot. Watering is carried out only with well-settled water. room temperature;
- after the first month has passed since the transplant, flower care involves the introduction of the first top dressing.
Plant care in the first month is very important, because if at that time there were even slight deviations from the recommendations, then cyclamen may completely disappear or start flowering at the wrong time. At the end of the first month, home care will be the same as before. Remember that during the period when budding begins, cyclamen needs abundant watering. But avoid overflow, as this is very detrimental to the flower itself. He might get sick.
As you can see, transplanting cyclamen into a new pot is quite easy. The only thing that can take a lot of time and effort here is the careful transfer of the tuber in order to avoid damage to the root system. If you did everything right, then when the flowering period comes, your pet will delight you with abundant and beautiful flowering, as well as its good health.
Very beautiful flower! I tried to grow it, but my first experience was unsuccessful - cyclamen disappeared. How difficult is home care? Can it be made to bloom? all year round? One of my good friends is fond of cyclamens. I love being at her house. All window sills are lined with these flowers. And they bloom almost all year round. Some stop blooming, others start. By the way, this flower has another name - cyclomenia.
Cyclamen (cyclomenia) on the windowsill
Among its neighbors on the windowsill, this plant stands out for its bright beauty and abundant flowering. How to grow cyclamen, how to transplant it, what is behind it - let's look at it in detail. This representative is notable for the fact that it blooms in autumn and winter. If you are interested in the process of growing cyclamen yourself, you can buy seeds. It is also quite possible to get new plants by dividing the root. It should be noted that the growing process given flower from seeds is quite long, until it grows a tuber and blooms, it can take a long time.
Cyclamen (cyclomenia), photo:
The flowering process of a houseplant begins around November and ends by March. The five-petalled cyclomenia flowers on an elegant thin stem are very beautiful - unusual shape with folded petals. The leaves are also very decorative - they are somewhat similar to a heart, an openwork white (or silver) pattern adorns the dark green "canvas". Thanks to the efforts of breeders, hybrids of this flower are periodically born, which differ in shades and patterns on the leaves.
Photo of cyclamen flowers:
Features of cyclamen, varieties
The most remarkable quality of hybrids is the possibility of year-round flowering. Individual varieties can be planted in open ground, use as garden flowers. There are approximately 20 varieties of this plant, however, for home growing the most commonly used Persian, European, Neapolitan (ivy) variety.
The most common, popular representative is the Persian cyclamen. The flowers of this species can be the most different shades: white, pink, dark red, lilac. The plant usually reaches 30 cm in height, has a large tuber with a diameter of 10-15 cm. The Persian variety can be grown both at home and on garden plots. If you want to plant it in your country house, then choose one that is protected from the wind and direct sun rays location, such as near trees or shrubs.
Persian cyclamen, photo:
The purple variety has characteristic, which distinguishes it from its counterparts - from below the color of the sheet has purple hue. Also, in this species, the tuber does not protrude above the soil; upon closer examination, the entire tuber is covered with roots. Purple cyclamen retains its leaves all year round (there is no dormant period). The color of the flowers varies from white to all shades of red, the leaves have notches along the edges. The plant gives color mainly in summer (June / early October), its other name is European cyclamen. The flowers of this variety have a very pleasant aroma.
European cyclamen (purple):
Cyclamen Neapolitan (Ivy):
Among the varieties of cyclamen, you can even find those that grow on mossy tree trunks. In this case, the tree does not suffer, since the root system of the plant does not go deep under the bark. In summer, wild cyclamen blooms and smells (the aroma is somewhat reminiscent of lilies of the valley), and with the onset of autumn it “falls asleep”. The height of wild representatives does not exceed 10 cm, they reproduce by seeds, and insects help them. Caucasian cyclamen grows wild, can be grown at home, propagated by seeds, dividing tubers. It can also be planted in a summer cottage.
Wild cyclamen, photo:
We decided to buy cyclamen - what to look for in the store
It is difficult to resist the charm of cyclamen and not buy a blooming specimen! Even if it does not bloom, the head of leaves with gray-blue spots looks very decorative.
The question arises: where and when is it better to buy this plant? I would like to note that the most common type of cyclamen - Persian - they begin to sell in late autumn.
When choosing, I advise you to pay attention to those plants that have more unopened buds- the more of them, the better. Naturally your new flower should not have damaged leaves. They should be located low relative to the peduncles. It is also not superfluous to pay attention to the tuber. A properly positioned tuber should peek halfway out of the ground. This is important, since it will depend on how your cyclamen will develop further.
When buying, pay attention to the soil. Usually plants from a flower shop are sold in a poor peat substrate, unsuitable for normal cultivation for a long period. Such plants should be transplanted immediately, but only after the end of the flowering period.
For this:
- carefully remove the plant from the pot, holding it close to the root by the leaves;
- shake off the peat from the roots of the flower;
- we check what condition they are in - if we see rotten ones - we boldly cut them to a healthy tissue;
- soak the roots for 10-15 minutes in a weak solution of potassium permanganate - this procedure will disinfect the root system of cyclamen;
- after disinfection, sprinkle the places of root cuts with activated carbon powder;
- before planting, be sure to pour a small layer of expanded clay on the bottom of a clean pot;
- Any substrate is suitable universal primer for indoor or flowering plants.
An experienced friend always tells me that cyclamen (cyclomenia) unpretentious flower but you need to know some secrets.
- Firstly, cyclamens do not like large containers. They like the corms to be cramped rather than spacious. That is, the distance between the nodules and the walls of the pot should be no more than 2-3 cm.
- Secondly, cyclamen refers to plants that periodically "hibernate", that is, they need a dormant period that lasts about three months. At this time, the pot with the dormant cyclamen is placed in a cool place. It can be, for example, some kind of pantry, toilet room, even the bottom shelf of the refrigerator will do if the temperature there does not rise above 11 ° C. During the dormant period, cyclamen is not watered, except perhaps only when the soil in the pot is completely dry. One tablespoon of water per week will be more than enough.
- Thirdly, this is perhaps one of the few plants that does not like bright sunlight. Be sure to shade the cyclamen pot, or better yet, keep it in a north window.
How to grow cyclamen at home, care for him
To this bright flower pleased you lush bloom, certain rules must be followed. The plant should feel comfortable: acceptable air temperature, no drafts, proper lighting, timely watering - all these requirements must be observed.
How to care for cyclamen at home:
- The ambient temperature should not be higher than +12..15°C, if the mercury column rises above +20°C or falls below +10°C, the plant will not like it. There should be no drafts where it will be located flower pot. The presence of a heating radiator (or battery) near the flowers is also highly undesirable.
- This flower needs diffused light, light shade, since direct sunlight on the leaves is fraught with burns. The plant needs bright light only when it blooms, the flower reacts to excessive lighting by wilting the leaves and the appearance of brown spots on them.
- How to water cyclamen? This plant needs to be watered only through the pan! It is impossible to pour water from above, it should not fall on the tuber, flowers, foliage and other parts. The tray or saucer on which the pot stands is recommended to be filled with drainage expanded clay (thin layer).
- This plant prefers moist air. Here, again, expanded clay or small pebbles poured into the pan will help you. You can not irrigate the flower with water from a spray bottle. With the onset of a dormant period, it needs to be watered, but not as often as during active growth and flowering. If you notice that the leaves of the plant are turning yellow, this may also be an indicator of excessive dryness of the air.
- The soil for the flower should consist of equal parts of rotted foliage (leaf humus), peat, soddy soil, coarse sand, vermiculite and clay. You can also buy ready-made substrate for cyclamen (the cactus option is also suitable).
Cyclamen - how to transplant
It is best to transplant in the summer. In late spring, the plant ceases to bloom, a dormant period sets in, at which time it is no longer watered, and the pot itself is laid on its side. Around July, slowly, in small doses, watering begins again, when the first leaves appear, you can begin to transplant the flower.
It has already been said that the feature of cyclamen is a minimum of land in a pot! But it would not be superfluous to repeat that the tuber should be a little crowded, it should be buried only partially - about a third of the tuber should rise above the soil level in the pot. After transplanting cyclamen, you should not pour abundant water on the flower, the earth should only be slightly moistened. Only when the plant comes to life, actively leafing out, adapting to a new place, you can proceed to normal watering, fertilizing.
How to grow cyclamen from seeds
If buying ready potted flower does not appeal to you, you are interested in going through this whole process yourself, then try to get high-quality seeds. Of course, you can select planting material from existing flowers, but you will have to first carry out the pollination process (with a brush or cotton swab). Pollination must be done repeatedly, from flower to flower, while the presence different varieties only welcome. When the plant has faded and the seed pods are ripe, pick them off without waiting for cracking. Wrap the boxes in a clean cloth or paper, when dry they will open on their own - this way the seeds will be preserved.
Seed box, photo:
For sowing seeds, you should choose a suitable soil. Substrates sold in flower shops, would also fit. Such soil most often contains peat, leaf soil, vermiculite. If you want to make such a substrate yourself, then you only have to mix equal proportional parts of these components. Do not forget about drainage (large foam balls or small gravel), there must be holes at the bottom of the tank.
The most commonly used two methods of sowing seeds:
- The seed is pre-soaked cold water(for two or three days), to which a couple of drops should be added every day detergent for dishes. This water should be changed daily, its temperature should be quite low.
- The second option is more familiar to flower growers and gardeners - pre-treatment (soaking) with a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate or Epin (2 drops per 200 ml of water). For seeds, 15 hours of such a “bath” is enough; after such treatment, even the old seed gets a “shake” and sprouts.
You can try these two methods at the same time, subsequently choose the one that is more effective and convenient for you.
Next, to grow cyclamen from seeds, prepare a container with holes at the bottom, lay a layer of drainage, pour soil on top. Make grooves on the soil, lay the seeds there, or moisten the soil, spread the seed on top, sprinkle 2-3 cm on top with a layer of earth. Please note that there should be about 3 cm of free space between the seeds.
Further care of crops - cover containers polyethylene film, put them in a cool place. As mentioned above, the air temperature should not exceed +20°C.
Compliance with the temperature regime is extremely important for cyclamen, since when the degree rises, the transition to a dormant period is triggered, and when lowered, the seed may simply rot.
Every day, you should lift the film for a short time - air the seedlings, if you follow these simple rules, you can see shoots approximately - it depends on the variety. After the appearance of pinkish sprouts, the temperature should be reduced to + 8..15 ° C. From the moment of germination, the growth of young livestock seems to slow down, this is due to the fact that the plants are actively growing roots. After about 4 months, they can begin to be planted in separate containers, by this time each seedling should have 2 or 3 leaves. 
Subsequent transplantation of cyclamen on permanent place residence is carried out by transshipment along with a clod of earth. A pot with drainage holes, drainage material, appropriate soil - everything must be in order. Young tubers need to be completely buried, adult representatives, as mentioned above, should rise above the ground by half or a third.
You can start feeding after 6 months, complex compositions for flowering houseplants are optimally suited for this. Do not forget about high-quality regular watering of cyclamen.
Reproduction of cyclamen
The most convenient and uncomplicated method of reproduction is the division of tubers during transplantation. Well, if your flower has already grown a child tuber by this time. With the onset of a dormant period, you can independently cut such a tuber into pieces, the main thing is that roots + a kidney are present on each fragment. The cut surfaces must be treated with brilliant green or powdered well with crushed activated carbon. The tuber division method really works, try it and see. Another method of plant propagation by seeds is described above.
If you notice that your cyclamen is starting to fade, the leaves are turning yellow, what should I do? Most likely, the reason is excessive lighting. Move the container with the flower to a shady place or hang thick curtains on the window. Heat, dry air can also cause yellowing of the foliage.
A lack of iron can also affect the well-being of the plant: the leaves turn yellow in the same way, begin to fall down. This phenomenon is called chlorosis, however, adding the drug "Mikrovit K-1" (iron chelate) to the water for irrigation helps to cope with the problem.
Sometimes yellowing of the foliage may be due to the appearance spider mite- It is recommended to irrigate the flower with an insecticide. Make sure that the soil is moderately moist, too dry or too wet earth also leads to yellowing of the leaves of the plant.
Cyclamen has faded - what to do next?
With the onset of the dormant phase, the foliage of the plant fades and dries. The remains of leaves and flowers should be cut or cut off by hand, while making sure that the tuber is not damaged. By this time, as mentioned above, watering should be minimized, but the earthen ball near the tuber should not be too dry. If you have the opportunity to take the flower to fresh air, do it. The plant should always be in a cool, shady place, if you notice the pecking of new leaves, this will mean that the dormant period is over.
The beginning of the dormant period, photo:
Sometimes a flower, together with a pot, is added dropwise in a shady place on the site, transplantation is carried out when the plant “wakes up” from hibernation. At the same time, the soil and earthen clod are completely replaced, the tuber is examined, spoiled fragments are removed, a month after transplantation, top dressing is introduced during irrigation. You can buy ready-made earthen mix for cyclamen.
Another option for preserving tubers is described above - laying the pot on its side, transplanting in July or August.
Why doesn't cyclamen bloom? On the relevant forums, you can sometimes see a similar question. The answer to it is proper care, compliance with the rules when sowing seeds, transplanting, dividing tubers. It is very important to provide the plant with the required temperature regime and acceptable humidity. Proper watering of cyclamen, timely fertilization - these are the basic needs of the plant, the key to its future lush flowering.
Separately, mention should be made of diseases and pests that threaten the plant and can affect its flowering. Timely treatment with insecticides and supportive drugs is very important. Regularly inspect the flower from all sides, take action at the slightest suspicion of the presence of intruders or a deterioration in appearance.
Cyclamen drops
It is worth mentioning one interesting and healing feature of this decorative flower- he is medicinal plant, whose anti-inflammatory effect was already known to Hippocrates. Today, with its help, sinusitis is successfully treated, drops, ointments, tinctures are made. As with any other herbal gifts of nature, cyclamen should be treated with caution, not too zealous with doses and frequency of treatment.
The root of cyclamen, also known as a tuber, contains biologically active cyclamine (a substance of the saponide group), which provokes an increase in the secretion of mucous membranes and thereby helps the natural cleansing of inflamed ("clogged") sinuses. To prepare medicinal homemade drops based on the root of the plant, you need to take part of the tuber, grate it on a fine grater (or squeeze hand press for garlic). The resulting pulp should be filtered through a layer of clean cloth, and the resulting juice should be diluted with boiled (or distilled) water 1:4. Thus, you will receive a natural remedy for sinusitis and runny nose, instill it daily, 2 drops in each nostril for 7-10 days.
You can also grind 2 g of the root, pour 100 ml of boiling water over it, insist for about 1 hour, then dilute one teaspoon of the infusion with a liter of boiled water, drip into the nose.
An oil extract based on the root helps very well with overdried nasal mucosa. The squeezed juice of the tuber is mixed with the same amount of olive or sunflower oil, insisted for about a day, after which 3 drops are dripped into the nose for 7 days.
With all the information in mind, you will now know how to care for cyclamen, how to grow flowers from seeds, how to transplant the plant and propagate it by dividing the roots.
Its flowers resemble bright summer butterflies perched on a thin stalk, but the most amazing and valuable thing is that we can enjoy this splendor during winter snowstorms and cold weather.
In order for cyclamen to bloom in winter, home care for it should include high-quality summer rest. The root should not waste energy and nutrients on growing foliage. Despite the fact that this flower requires the same approach as most indoor plants, it is considered capricious, but the result fully justifies the investment of time and effort.
There are many recommendations and one clear rule regarding replanting cyclamen, and it concerns when to do it and whether it is possible to transplant flowering cyclamen. Regular replanting, which is carried out at the same time every year, is carried out without fail before the start of budding, that is, before the start of the flowering period. Most often this is the middle of summer, when the leaves enter a phase of active growth. If the transplant is carried out regularly and correctly, and favorable care is provided, cyclamen can please the eye for a very long time, up to twenty years.
The transplantation of this plant is carried out not so much because of the growth of the root system, but because of the rapid depletion of the soil, which no longer provides the plant with the necessary nutrients, as a result of which it suffers, dries and gets sick. The procedure also has a sanitary function, when dry and dead root sections are removed with the change of pot and soil.
Cyclamen transplant after purchase
When a new tenant has just appeared at home, you should immediately examine its root, at least look at the bottom of the pot. It often happens that a plant long time is in the store and its roots crawl into the drainage holes. In this case, you need to immediately think about a new home for cyclamen.
A transplant is also required if the cyclamen tuber has rotten areas. In this case, they are carefully cut off with a sterile knife, the wounds are sprinkled with crushed activated charcoal, and the tuber is planted in the soil calcined in the oven.
Sometimes cyclamen is transplanted during the dormant period for the purpose, but before splitting cyclamen during transplantation, we recommend that you think twice. This procedure is complex, requires experience and certain skills and does not guarantee the achievement of the desired result, therefore, for reproduction, it is better to choose another option that is less traumatic for the plant.
Transplant after cyclamen after flowering
Transplantation of cyclamens after flowering is carried out only if the pot is significantly small for him, and this is possible only when the plant was bought with color (as it basically happens) and in a pot of the wrong size. Well, or if you want to replace an unsightly technical pot with something more beautiful.
In this case, you need to wait until the plant fades and rests a bit, and then transplant. The new pot should not be spacious, just a close container provides flowering for cyclamen, from the bulb to the wall there should not be more than 2-3 centimeters of soil. Holes are made in the bottom of the pot, and a thick layer of drainage is poured on the bottom to prevent stagnant water and rotting of the bulb. Fresh and calcined for an hour in the oven substrate is poured onto it. A tuber is placed on it and sprinkled with the remaining earth in such a way as to be sprinkled on two-thirds (if we are talking about the most common). The land for transplanting cyclamen is well compacted, fertilizers are not introduced for a month.
Thus, the plant gets new house, but if it feels good in an old pot, then it’s better to just put it in beautiful planter and wait for the recommended transfer time.
Caring for cyclamen after transplantation
Therefore, cyclamen is transplanted, then you need to decide where to put it. Considering the fact that there is a lot of sun in his homeland, it will not be right to put him in the shade, there he will not bloom. And if we take into account the fact that it grows in forests, then there will be no direct sunlight. good option. It is worth choosing a position in which the plant will receive enough diffused light, and in the heat there will be shading, thin light blinds, say.
The window sill above the battery is not suitable for him, since high temperatures are contraindicated for cyclamen. To ensure healthy growth and flowering, temperature indicators should not go beyond the range of 13-17 C, with the lower limit being recommended, and the upper limit being extreme. Considering that cyclamen blooms in winter, it can be placed closer to a cold window and then it will bloom even better.
A very important point in care is, it should not be excessive and not small, you need to get used to it. It is best to check the condition of the soil, it should dry out, but not be hard as a stone. That's when you can water. You need to pour water under the walls of the pot, and even better in the pan, so that in no case does it fall on the tuber and growth point, this leads to rotting of the plant.
Regarding air humidity, its level should not be allowed to be too low, but spraying is also contraindicated. It is best to opt for a humidifier, a container of water placed nearby, or wet stones in a pan.
What to do if cyclamen does not bloom after transplantation
And in conclusion, several answers to a very common question that often arises among the happy owners of this handsome man: why does cyclamen not bloom after transplantation?
The first and most common reason is the improper planting of tubers. When buying, it is important to clarify which particular variety of cyclamen is being bought and, depending on this, it is correct to dig in the rhizome. For example, the Persian species is covered with soil by two-thirds, the Neapolitan - completely, and other species have other requirements.
The color of the plant, which after transplantation was unsuccessfully placed, will not please with color, say, in a room with too high temperature or lack of light. If you put a pot of cyclamen in the shade, it will not die, but it will not bloom, and then another green leafy plant will appear in the house.
Well, the last reason that can slow down flowering is the presence of diseases and pests. Such problems negatively affect the development of the plant as a whole, so they become immediately noticeable. In this case, the plant is isolated, carefully examined and subjected to emergency treatment. Often, a second transplant may be required. Eliminating the risk of pest infestation, by the way, is precisely the reason why the soil is baked in the oven before use, fried in a pan, or at least washed with a solution of manganese.
How to transplant cyclamen, video
And finally, a thematic video about cyclamen transplantation at home.
Among the flowering houseplants, Cyclamen is worthy of the honor to claim the title of "window pet". And the whole point is that unusual flowers often evoke associations with butterflies balancing their wings right in the wind. The rounded dark green foliage of the plant also contributes to considerable delight. It instills mountain freshness into the interior no worse than thematic minerals like emerald and turquoise. In order for such a plot to never cease to delight the eye, the flower's boyfriend must be guided by certain subtleties, and cyclamen transplantation at home is no exception.
Persian cyclamen
The habitat of Cyclamen extends from the Mediterranean to the Caucasus. Moreover, Dryakva loves to live at a height - in the mountains among the trees. The corresponding area is characterized by coolness, humidity and diffused light. It is not surprising why wild Cyclamen “sleeps” in late spring and summer, and spreads charming buds in autumn and winter. Once such a "seasonality" was the reason to call the hero of the theme "Alpine violet".
Those for whom the words cyclamen home care transplant are pieces of one complex but charming puzzle should understand the importance of creating an optimal microclimate for Cyclamen, depending on periods of dormancy and development:
Optimal conditions for growing tsmklamen
Temperature - plus 12-22 ° C;
Air humidity - 40-60%;
Lighting - 8-12 hours a day.
Low temperatures, coupled with 12 hours of diffused lighting, awaken Cyclamen to growth and flowering. Regions Middle lane and the Trans-Urals are perfect for creating coolness. The main thing is that the "mountain" conditions do not interfere with the lives of the household itself. Therefore, in the spring and summer, i.e. during hibernation, it is better to shade the plant and put it on the windowsill, and in autumn and winter - take it out to the balcony or place it near the northern windows.
European cyclamen 
Persian cyclamen
However, thanks to the work of breeders on the thematic market, you can find European cyclamen, which stands out for its unusually pleasant aroma and lack of deep rest. Thanks to the latter feature, "Dryakva" never throws out foliage and can bloom from March to November, even with a humidity of 30-40%. This allows you not to change the conditions of the plant.
The second variety worthy of the attention of flower growers is Persian cyclamen. Compared to its northwestern neighbor, the flower has more lush tops and inflorescences, blooms for 2-3.5 months from September to March.
In order not to guess after the purchase which family Cyclamen belongs to, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the following table.
Table "Cyclamen Persian and European differences"
On a note
Cyclamen is perennial plant, which can be propagated by seeds, tubers, as well as children. The similarity of all techniques lies in the need to "change residence" as the plant grows older. Even if the flower grower, being impatient, decided to buy the hero of the theme when he had already blossomed, talking about a transplant makes a lot of sense”
Soil selection
Land for cyclamen should not be acidic and heavy (viscous). It is difficult to know the pH level on your own, so it is better to resort to a proven solution - preparing a substrate from four components:
- Sod land (leaf land);
- Peat;
- Sand;
- Expanded clay, perlite or vermiculite.
The ratio should be 3:2:1:1 or 2:1:1:1, where the turf prevails over other parts.
Each component has its specific purpose:
- "chernozem" serves as a nutrient material,
- decayed foliage stabilizes acidity,
- sand stores moisture
- mineral pebbles contribute to looseness (ventilation).
Those who do not want to visit the square and get dirty while collecting turf can buy ready-made land for flowers:
- "Living World" No. 2, 11;
- "Terra Vita";
- "Garden of Miracles";
- "Good" from "Seliger-Agro";
- "Universal" from " Ambulance" and etc.
But actually cooking combined planting material seems difficult only at first glance: given the fact that predominantly low containers are used for the growth of "Alpine violet", the volume of soil to fill the container is minimal.
On a note
The pot for Cyclamen should be small: the mother bulb needs ventilation, so its top, at the tip of which the growth point is located, should protrude one and a half centimeters above the soil level. Accordingly, there can be no talk of any pots "for growth". Neglect of this rule is fraught with early flowering and a decrease in the size of the variegated mass”
Video "Transplantation of cyclamen"
Transfer time
The change of residence of Cyclamen should be carried out depending on its variety and age. The time of transplantation of the Persian Cyclamen falls on the eve of the activation of foliage growth and flowering - August-September. If the plant is too small and the pot is voluminous, it is better to postpone the thematic operation for the next year.
In the case of the "European", cyclamen transplantation at home is also carried out before flowering. And since this type pleases with colorful petals from March to November, it can be settled in a new place in February or at any time of the year except autumn. True, if the flower has already bloomed, transplanting can cause stress in the plant, which will adversely affect the desired result.
On a note
Contrary to popular belief about the toxicity of Cyclamen, the hero of the topic can cause vomiting and irritation unless in close contact with the root bulb. Therefore, the transplantation of Cyclamen must be carried out with synthetic gloves. After the procedure, hands and face should preferably be washed with soap and water.
Video "Transplantation of cyclamen after purchase"
Post transplant care
In order for the plant to take root in the new soil, it must be carefully removed during transplantation along with a clod of earth, without breaking the root system, and then dip into a pre-dug hole and sprinkle with soil. To minimize damage to the roots, the old and new substrates are moistened. Moreover, it is desirable that the nutrient solution obtained from the growth stimulator act as a liquid:
- Forte;
- "Agricola";
- "Bud" from "Green Belt";
- "Kornevin";
- "Lignohumate", etc.
It is necessary to water Cyclamen in medium volumes and moderately -200-300 ml per adult bush, once or twice a week. An excess of moisture portends susceptibility to fungal diseases, a deficiency - a slowdown in development, a violation of the biorhythm (unexpected hibernation).
Water should be settled, room temperature. The rest of the care is to maintain optimum temperature and light, as well as top dressing. The latter are held two or three times a year - during the period of rapid flowering and as part of a transplant. Irrigation is contraindicated, therefore, a container with water placed next to Dryakva should contribute to the creation of relatively humid air.
On a note
When caring for Cyclamen, it is better to prefer moistening the soil through a pallet to traditional irrigation “under the bush”. The fact is that the drops remaining on the leaves contribute to pigmentation, and if moisture lingers in the core of the leaf rosette, then the growth point completely rots, leaving the flower no chance for further development”
Transplanting Cyclamen is not much different from transplanting other indoor plants. Another thing is to create optimal conditions. They are quite specific, but anyone who wants to see the "Alpine miracle" in all its glory can do it.
Each indoor plant needs regular repotting. Cyclamen is no exception. When grown in a pot, its root system is in a small amount of soil, which is quickly depleted and ceases to provide the plant with nutrients. Also, the roots of young flowers grow rapidly. They become crowded in a pot, they require a larger container.
Transplant after acquisition
If cyclamen blooms, it is better to wait with a transplant!
Not always newly acquired cyclamen requires an immediate transplant. Usually in stores they sell flowering cyclamens planted in the ground in shipping pots. In this case, transplantation is undesirable, since flowering plant better not to worry.
Sometimes cyclamens are planted in greenhouses in transport peat, which needs to be changed..
In this case, a transplant is necessary immediately after the flower was brought home. It is taken out of the pot and the roots are carefully washed, washing out the peat.
Transplanted after purchase, cyclamen can only be transplanted after the end of its first dormant period.. If the young plant does not "rest", it is transplanted between flowering.
Time and methods of transplantation
Cyclamens are transplanted when it comes out of dormancy and the first leaves appear on it. This happens at the end of August or in September. But not all plants shed their leaves and "sleep" in the summer. Some Persian cyclamens grow constantly in summer and winter. It depends on the conditions of detention and the characteristics of the plant itself. Therefore, a constantly growing cyclamen is transplanted at a time when it has faded and there are no buds on it.
Young cyclamens who are under 3 years old are transplanted annually. Adult overgrown flowers require a transplant every 2-3 years.
The best way to transplant for cyclamens is transshipment. In this case, the root system suffers the least.
In the case when the cyclamen tuber is affected by rot, an urgent full transplant is necessary.. At the same time, the tuber is washed, all diseased areas are removed, and the sections are rubbed with activated charcoal.
Pot and soil for cyclamen
A cyclamen pot should not be tall or wide. Its diameter must be equal to its height. It is desirable that there are several drainage holes in its bottom. The material of manufacture of the pot does not matter.
Cyclamens feel the same in plastic and in ceramics. The dimensions of the pot should be such that there is no more than 3 cm of free space from the surface of the tuber to the pot.
For transplanting cyclamen, a loose and nutritious soil mixture with an acidity of no more than pH 7 is required.. Also, the soil must retain moisture well. Therefore, peat should be used with caution as a component.
Peat in the soil mixture for cyclamen should be no more than 25%.
The best composition for cyclamen is a mixture of leafy soil, peat, humus and perlite in equal parts. Sometimes they make a mixture without peat. The soil is calcined in the oven before use to destroy pests and fungi.
Earthen mixture for cyclamen can be bought at flower shops. They sell a sterile mixture with the required level of acidity.
Regular transplant
A drainage layer 2 cm thick or more is poured at the bottom of the pot. Brick chips, expanded clay, shards are used as drainage. A small layer of new soil is poured on top.
Cyclamen is removed from the old pot and carefully transferred to a new one.. Fresh soil is added on the sides of the tuber and slightly crushed.
The tuber of the Persian cyclamen should not be deeply buried. Its upper part with shoots should be 1/3 higher than the ground level, otherwise the leaves and shoots of the plant will rot.
The European cyclamen tuber must be completely covered with earth, since the root system is located over its entire surface.
Post transplant care
When the transplant is completed, the plant must be watered by placing the pot in water. Then it is transferred to the north window to protect it from direct sunlight.
After transplantation, cyclamen is watered sparingly and not fed. And only after a month they begin to water it normally and fertilize it.
You can read more about caring for cyclamen.
