Growing cyclamen - planting seeds in open ground and in a greenhouse, secrets of caring for the plant at home

One of the most beautiful and original flowers not only in the indoor kingdom, but also in the garden can be safely called cyclamen, which amazes with the riot of colors in the shades of its inflorescences. It is in this plant that you can easily find all kinds of variations of pink - raspberry, purple, as well as soft pink, pastel. More saturated shades - red and burgundy, as well as purple and blue, especially stand out against the contrasting greenery. And the chain of magnificent shades is completed by snow-white, which masterfully emphasizes the grace and beauty of cyclamen.

The shapes of the inflorescences themselves are unusual and very attractive, because they have external similarities with multi-colored butterflies, where the sharp leaves are often slightly bent back. The leaves are large and small, very delicate and fragile, round in shape, dark green in color, with pronounced whitish circles-stains throughout the leaf plate. It is very strange to see this multi-colored, blooming and faintly fragrant palette created from plants with the beautiful name “Cyclamen” in the garden plot. Yes, yes, this is exactly the cyclamen that we are used to seeing on the windowsills of houses, or rather one of its types. Today, more than four dozen varieties of this beautiful flower are known. And not every variety can be found growing in the open ground at the dacha.

Features of caring for Kos cyclamen

Watering, fertilizing, pruning and replanting a plant into a new substrate play an important role in its cultivation.
Proper care always ensures the harmonious development of any flower, which is why it is so important to know about all the possible nuances

How to water a flower

Kos cyclamen, like many of its hybrids, requires regular but dosed watering, especially during the growing season

Liquid application is usually done by immersion, and when watering from above it is important to control this process so that water does not get on the leaves and tubers

It would be more correct to pour the liquid over the edge of the pot. During the dormant period, the plants reduce the amount of moisture, but do not allow the soil to dry out.

Top dressing

During the process of active flowering and growth of the plant, it must be fed once every 2 weeks, using complex mineral fertilizer (usually the required dosage is indicated on the package). After sowing the plant (when grown from seeds), in the first 6 months, organic matter must be added along with mineral compounds.

Plant pruning

Pruning is practically not required for cyclamen Kos, but for its normal growth and development it is necessary to promptly remove faded flowers and wilted leaves, and the bases of the pedicels, which are prone to rotting, also need to be removed.

Correct transplant

Replanting cyclamen (not only Kos) should be done regularly: every year at the same time, before budding begins. Usually this time occurs in the middle of summer, when new leaves gradually begin to grow.

Do not underestimate the importance of this procedure, since within 12 months the soil in the pot is greatly depleted, which also deteriorates its structure. When replanting, you are required to completely replace the old soil mixture with a new one, with the obligatory removal of rotten and dead roots

Important! If your plant is no more than 1.5 years old, then a pot with a diameter of about 8 cm is ideal for it, while for a three-year-old plant 15 cm is ideal.

If you want your cyclamen to live for a long time and delight you with its color, it is important to prepare the right soil mixture, which is most often created from leaf soil, humus, sand and peat. You will need a little more leaf soil than the other ingredients, which are taken in equal proportions.

If you do not want to prepare the substrate yourself, then it can be purchased ready-made at any specialized store

You will need a little more leaf soil than the other ingredients, which are taken in equal proportions. If you do not want to prepare the substrate yourself, then it can be purchased ready-made at any specialized store.

Having dealt with the new soil and selected the appropriate container for the further development of your cyclamen, make small holes at the bottom of the pot and lay drainage in the form of ordinary pebbles or expanded clay, which will protect the plant from waterlogging.

When pouring new soil into a pot, there is no need to compact it, and to improve the health of the cyclamen, simply remove (unscrew) a few old leaves before placing it in a new container. The replanting procedure itself requires carefully removing the plant from the old pot and equally carefully transferring it to the new one.

The flower should be placed exactly in the center, and it should be kept suspended for some time so that the roots are not damaged. They are carefully straightened out and only after that they begin to add the rest of the soil (at first only the bottom is filled with the substrate).

To protect the plant from damage to the roots, they, along with the bulb, are taken out of the old pot, preserving the earthen lump.

Important! There is no need to cover the entire tuber with soil; it should stick out a little.

How to grow cyclamen in your garden?

So, cyclamen is a bulbous perennial, ornamental plant that grows in open ground in a warm climate zone, decorating the landscapes of the Crimean coast, as well as the shores of the Mediterranean, Black and Caspian Seas.

• Place for planting in the garden. Heat-loving and demanding of sunlight, the cyclamen plant is planted in shaded areas of the garden. Direct sunlight can burn young leaves, so choosing sunny places for planting is not entirely correct. Cyclamen will develop much better in the shade of fruit trees and shrubs, where the sun's rays appear occasionally, breaking through the foliage, and the heat is retained. The landing site must be protected from possible gusts of wind and light drafts.
• Air temperature. Warmth is warm, but the cyclamen flower does not like summer heat. The optimal growth temperature can be considered 17-20 degrees Celsius. If the indicators are significantly exceeded, the plant will simply shed all its foliage and shorten the flowering period.
• The soil. For planting cyclamen, garden soil is suitable, consisting of rotted leaves and turf, mixed with crushed limestone or expanded clay gravel, which serves as good drainage for the root system of the plant.
• How to plant a bulb correctly. The rhizome of cyclamen resembles a rather large onion, round in shape, with a smooth surface and a diameter of up to 15 centimeters. Before planting the bulb in the ground, you need to dig a hole, water it with warm, settled water and then bury the cyclamen bulb completely in a moistened soil mixture treated with a fungicide solution. It is necessary to bury the bulb, since in winter it can freeze, being partially on the surface of the soil. Leave a third of the rhizome on the surface of the soil when planting cyclamen as a houseplant. If the bulb remains open, it can have a positive effect on the flowering period. When planting a bulb, the main point will be the condition of the growth point, because with the slightest damage or falling asleep with soil, there is a possibility that the plant will not only stop growing and reproducing, but may even die. The bulb should be placed in the ground with its growth buds facing upward. Different varieties may have different numbers of flower sprouts. Some flower rosettes have several, while others have only one growing point and this is worth paying special attention to when transplanting bulbs.
• When to replant, recommended timing. Cyclamen bulbs are ready for transplantation at the moment when sprouts begin to come to life and sprout after a period of rest or “hibernation”. The ivy-leaved cyclamen Neapolitan blooms in late summer and the bulb is planted in May. Cyclamen Kossky will already bloom in April next year, so its bulbs are planted in September. Seeds of Persian and European cyclamen are sown in February, and tubers are replanted at the end of September.
• Uniformity of watering. It should be noted that cyclamen dies when the soil is over-moistened, but the plant does not develop even during drought. Watering should be uniform and standardized to avoid both drying out the soil and overflowing. Remember, it is strictly forbidden to irrigate the leaves. Water getting inside a leaf rosette can kill the entire plant. Pots with planted tubers for germination during watering are placed on a tray filled with water. In the garden bed, cyclamens are watered at the root after the top layer of soil has dried.
• Removing flowers and leaves. Faded and withered flower buds, yellowed and dried leaves must be removed in a timely manner. Flowers are cut off or picked, but the leaves must be “twisted”, trying not to damage the growth part of the tuber.
• Feeding. Considering the rather long process of germination of both tubers and seeds in a specially prepared and nutrient-rich substrate, the first fertilizing is carried out 30 days after planting the seedlings in open ground. Repeat feeding at intervals of one month throughout the entire growing season. In winter, feeding is stopped. The plant is grateful for the application of liquid organic fertilizers, diluted chicken droppings or rotted manure.
• Winter shelter. Even when growing cyclamen in the southern gardens of Crimea, the need to build a winter shelter is present. Fallen leaves, sawdust, and various mulches will not only protect cyclamen tubers from frost, but will also serve as an excellent feed after the plant awakens and will keep the top layer of soil moist.
• Pests. Cyclamens, like any garden plants, are susceptible to fungal diseases and insect pests. Aphids, fleas, ants, and spider mites easily settle in flowering garden beds. No traditional methods of control will have the expected effect on the pest; rather, they will destroy the plant itself. Only the use of insecticides will be the only way to combat various mites and aphids.

Reproduction of garden cyclamens

The most common method of propagating cyclamen can be called tuberous, that is, separating part of the tuber with the resulting growth point. This is how autumn flowering plants are propagated, since the seeds do not have time to reach their technical maturity and will not produce new shoots. But, for example, “Persian cyclamen” can increase its plantings solely through seed propagation. The thing is that its tuber is completely impossible to separate and the usual method is not relevant here. Another thing is “European cyclamen”; it can adapt and actively increase the population both after dividing the bulb and after planting the seeds. It should be noted that these beautiful plants, regardless of color or type, can successfully grow without changing their permanent location for not a year or two, but up to ten. On the contrary, experts are confident that with frequent division of the bulb, cyclamen weakens significantly, losing its former charm and beauty, so there is no need to take risks, it is better to contemplate the beautiful flowering. Conclusion, if you want to achieve lush, gorgeous flowering, you don’t need to plant cyclamen bulbs too often.

Seed method

Seed material is collected from plants that bloom in the spring and by mid-summer are completely ready to drop ripened seeds. The collected seeds are calibrated, selecting stronger, harder and stronger specimens, soaked in a solution of growth stimulant and potassium manganese for disinfection, and sown in a pot or flowerpot to a depth of no more than 1 cm. Garden pots are filled with special loose soil for growing cyclamen, purchased from a specialty store.

You should not prepare the soil yourself, cyclamen are very picky and the lack of any nutrients in the soil mixture you prepared yourself can affect the development of the seedling.

Seeds sown in moist soil mixture are lightly covered with soil and spilled with water at room temperature. The pot is tied with plastic wrap or covered with glass and placed in a warm and dark room until the sprouts germinate. The first seedlings should appear within 30 days after sowing. Temperature values ​​during seed germination should be maintained at 20 degrees Celsius. After the first leaves appear, which may take a couple of months, the glass is removed and the seedlings are grown in a warm and well-lit room for about two months. In February, cyclamen seedlings are planted in separate pots and left until spring. The main condition for successful germination of seedlings is moist soil in the pot. Under no circumstances should water overflow be allowed, otherwise damage to the “black leg” is inevitable.

Young plants are planted in beds in May, and flowering is expected only in the second year of growth, when the tubers not only get stronger, but also grow to the desired size.

The seed method is too long, because the waiting period for flowering can drag on for at least two years, so, as an option, you can plant purchased, prepared tubers, then you can count on cyclamen flowering in the year of planting. When purchasing a bulb, be sure to carefully examine it for the presence of growth buds and deformed areas. And, only after making sure of the quality of the planting material, purchase and plant the desired flower on your summer cottage.

Tuber separation

Propagate healthy and heavy tubers, without any visible signs of damage, rotting or drying out. Harvesting planting tubers on your own is very difficult. Cyclamen bulbs are very sensitive and quite often rot even if all propagation rules are followed. But it's still worth a try. A healthy cyclamen tuber with clearly visible growing points is separated using a very sharp knife in one sharp movement. The cut-off piece of the tuber is planted in a pot, buried in the soil to two-thirds of the height of the tuber. This way the plant takes root and, with proper care, will produce a full-fledged and beautiful bush.

How to plant?

Decorative cyclamen can be purchased at any flower shop. In this case, the plant can be left in store soil for some period. In the future, it needs to be completely changed or brought to the proper form gradually. To achieve the second, it is necessary to regularly, but not in large quantities, feed the flower with various fertilizers of natural origin and add a small amount of new soil taken from the wild area. The procedure for “refining” store-bought soil is carried out in several stages so as not to shock the plant.

Planting wild cyclamen. Unlike a decorative flower, wild cyclamen takes root well both in the garden and in a flower pot. Its tubers can be dug up in the forest. It is worth remembering that it is included in the Red Book, and large-scale harvesting of seedlings can be regarded as a violation of established legislation. To breed Kos Cyclamen at home, it is enough to have only a few tubers. Moreover, they can take root not only in their entirety, but also in their partial form.

During these months, a slowdown in the activity of metabolic processes is observed in the cellular structure of the plant. A kind of sleep sets in, which brings the flower into a state of readiness for transplantation.

You need to dig up the tubers with caution, trying not to damage the roots. The latter are located in the center of the lower side of the tuber and can go into the ground at a distance of up to 10 cm

Using a garden trowel, make vertical cuts in the soil around the bush. The distance from the expected center of the root system to the cuts should be from 10 to 15 cm.

The tuber system, along with the stems coming from it, must be removed from the soil

When removing a clod of earth, it is important not to tear off a significant part of the roots. After extraction, the soil can be carefully removed from the tubers

There can be from 2 to 3 of them in one bush. There are bushes containing 5 tubers or one large one.

The best conditions for plant survival will be created by the soil in which it grew before. It is necessary to collect a small amount of it. The volume of collected soil is determined by the location where the plant will be transplanted. If its future place is in a flower pot, then the volume of soil will be equal to the internal volume of the pot, plus one third (for further filling). In the case when a flower is planted outdoors, there is no need to prepare a lot of soil. A sufficient quantity will be enough to fill the hole in which the tuber will be placed.

Whole tubers take root best. However, for propagation purposes, each tuber can be divided into several parts.

This must be done with caution. If divided incorrectly, some parts may be unusable

In order to avoid such excesses, you need to cut the root vegetable into 4 parts with a sharp knife, drawing perpendicular cut lines through the center. At the same time, make sure that there are enough roots left on each part.

Planting is carried out as follows: dig a hole 5-8 cm deep in the right place. Place the tuber or part of it there. Pour a small amount of water and bury without compacting. Loose soil above the tubers is important to ensure the delivery of oxygen, which the plant needs most when a stressful situation occurs.

Cyclamen does not like to grow at the peak of elevation. Such a place quickly loses moisture, which negatively affects further growth and the formation of the entire root system. If it is placed in a low area, this can also negatively affect further growth. Moisture accumulates in the recess, which contributes to the rotting of the transplanted tuber.

How does it grow?

In the country

In open ground, cyclamen can be planted under tall trees or between bushes, in partial shade . Ideally, there should be no drafts.

The soil should consist of leaf and turf soil in equal parts, with crushed limestone as drainage. To prevent the bulb from freezing, it is planted to a depth of 10-15 cm.

The mild climate allows the plant to winter quietly in the garden, insulating itself with leaves that have fallen from the trees. In areas of Siberia and the Far East, it must be transplanted into a pot and brought indoors for the winter.

At home

The flower is grown at home at temperatures from +12 to +20 degrees. In indoor conditions, the plant should not be placed in bright sunlight, near heating devices or in a draft. The substrate is slightly acidic, for cyclamen or cacti; you can mix clay, vermiculite, peat, leaf humus and coarse sand yourself (learn about choosing the right soil here).

When watering, the main thing is not to overdo it . Water can only be poured into a tray - getting it on tubers and leaves can cause rot and fungal diseases. Fertilizing is applied 2 times a month during the flowering period. From May to September, cyclamen goes into retirement.

Find out more details about caring for cyclamen at home here.

Cyclamen coum. Care at home.

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Cyclamen coum. Care at home.

Description. Cyclamen coum is one of those few beautiful plants that bloom in winter or early spring.

Its foliage begins to appear in late autumn or early winter. The glossy foliage varies in color from dark green to almost silver depending on the variety. The color of the flowers varies: white, pink, red, purple, but always with a brightly colored base of the petals. Synonyms: Cyclamen hiemale, Cyclamen kuznezovii, Cyclamen vernum. This very variable species of Kos cyclamen (Cyclamen coum) is characterized by a tuber with roots growing only from below, and the limb of the petal, sharply expanded from the base, where there is a dark spot. Certain patterns are observed in the changes in the color of the petals, the size of the flowers and the shape of the leaves: kidney-shaped leaves and pale pink flowers in plants from southern Turkey and Syria, bright pink ones on the Black Sea coast of Turkey, further to the east the flowers become larger and the leaves narrower. Finally, the largest flowers and narrow heart-shaped leaves are found in plants from the shores of the Caspian Sea in southern Azerbaijan and Iran. Homeland. Cyclamen coum, named after the island of Kos in the Aegean Sea, located next to Turkey. It grows in the mountainous and coastal regions that border the southern and eastern Black Sea from Bulgaria in the west and through Georgia and Crimea in the east of the country. Cyclamen coum can also be found in the Elbrus mountains in northern Iran, southern Turkey, along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean through Syria and Lebanon to Israel. Location. Cyclamen coum prefers partial shade. Substrate. For Kos cyclamen (Cyclamen coum) prepare a rich but well-drained substrate. Reproduction. Cyclamen coum is propagated by seeds and by dividing the tuber. Before sowing, the seeds are soaked for 12 hours. Sow seeds in late spring for flowering next year. When growing Kos cyclamen (Cyclamen coum) in the garden (but not in our Siberian regions), its seeds are spread throughout the garden by ants, as they have a sweetish shell. Pests. Spider mites and cyclamen mites are dangerous for Kos cyclamen (Cyclamen coum). Diseases. Of the diseases, cyclamen Kos (Cyclamen coum) most often affects gray mold. Varieties. In 1997, Gray-Wilson described three subspecies of Kos cyclamen: Cyclamen Kos various. Cos - Cyclamen coum subsp. Coum has rounded leaves, petals from 0.8 to 1.4cm with white, sometimes very pale pink "eyes"; leaves are heart-shaped, wider, petals 1.2 – 2.5cm long, with pale, deep “eyes” pink, less often white. The flowers are pink to purple, with dark markings at the base of each petal lobe. Flowers appear over a long period from December to April, typically pale pink to dark purple with a crimson or purple spot at the base of each petal. Grows in Bulgaria, along the western Black Sea coast of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Israel. Cyclamen Kos various. Elegant – Cyclamen coum subsp. Elegans: leaf blade usually shallowly lobed, roughly toothed; petal 1.8 - 2.5 cm long. Cyclamen Kos variety. Caucasian – Cyclamen coum subsp. Caucasicum: leaf blades are not lobed, although often slightly toothed or scalloped; petal 1.2 - 2 cm. Lives in the eastern part of the Black Sea coast of Turkey, Georgia, the Caucasus, Crimea and Northern Iran. It grows at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level. Cyclamen Kos variety. Kosskiy can withstand extremely low temperatures. Cyclamen Kos various. Caucasian is less resistant to extreme temperatures. It will grow well in both shady locations and hotter climates. However, if the plant is grown indoors, it needs to be provided with a well-drained substrate.

Popular varieties of cyclamen

Among the most common varieties grown in our latitudes are Persian cyclamen or drevka and European cyclamen (alpine violet). There are both tall varieties of the plant and dwarf species of cyclamen.

• Persian cyclamen. The flower's homeland is Mediterranean countries. The height of the plant is about 30 cm. The leaves of the plant come in a wide variety of shades. There are cyclamen with white, pink, lilac flowers. The variety has a pleasant aroma.

• European cyclamen. Distributed on the Crimean coast and southern Europe. The flowers are small, painted in a delicate lilac color.

Cyclamen varieties for growing in the garden

In addition to the Persian and European cyclamen, Kossky cyclamen and the Kuznetsov species cyclamen are also suitable for growing in open ground.

Cyclamen persica

This is a perennial tuber-root herbaceous plant, reaching a height of 30 cm. Its basal leathery leaves are dark green in color. On the Persian cyclamen tuber there is only one growth point, damage to which will lead to the death of the plant. Persian cyclamen flowers come in a variety of colors: white, pink, crimson, purple, violet and even burgundy. Some varieties of Persian cyclamen have a sharp and even slightly intrusive, but very pleasant smell. Flowers, as I already said, can be pink, crimson, white, lilac.

European cyclamen

European cyclamen (or Neapolitan, or ivy-leaved), or, as it is also called, ivy-leaved, whose homeland is the Crimea and the countries of Southern Europe, is a small herbaceous evergreen tuberous plant. Its leaves have a rounded kidney shape and a heart-shaped base. The tuber of European cyclamen, which has small roots all over its surface, is more spherical and slightly elongated, and can reach up to 10 cm in diameter. The flowers of European cyclamen are relatively small, distinguished by a strong pleasant aroma and a delicate lilac-pinkish color.

Cyclamen Kos

One of those few beautiful plants that bloom in winter or early spring. Its glossy foliage varies in color from dark green to almost silver depending on the variety. The color of the flowers varies: white, pink, red, purple, but always with a brightly colored base of the petals.

Cyclamen Kuznetsova

Cyclamen Kuznetsov is a local endemic, its distribution is limited to a very small area in Crimea between Belogorsk and Stary Krym. This is a medium-sized (up to 10-15 cm in height) plant with a fleshy, round, flattened tuber. The leaves are round, dark green, often with a whitish pattern, and purple-colored on the underside. The flowers are solitary, pink, very rarely white, fragrant. Kuznetsov's cyclamens bloom at the end of February, when the plants are still partially under the snow. The corolla consists of 5 petals fused at the base. An unopened bud on an elegant thin peduncle somewhat resembles the outline of one of the most beautiful birds - a swan. Cyclamen is promising for cultivation and reproduces well by seeds. Kuznetsov’s beautiful and healing cyclamen was rapaciously destroyed by bouquet collectors for many years, and was also dug up for individual cultivation and to obtain medicinal raw materials.

Varieties of cyclamen growing in the country

I would like to start with a clear distribution, because every gardener must understand what he will have to deal with, so first you should understand what varieties and types of cyclamen will be able to adapt to the garden plot and delight with their beauty no worse than their indoor counterpart.

1. Pink or white buds rising above dark green leaves, with pronounced silvery streaks of cyclamen "Kossky".
2. Small pink inflorescences decorated with a purple speck of “Small-flowered” cyclamen.
3. Ivy-shaped and frost-resistant, blooming with pink buds, “Neapolitan” cyclamen.
4. “European” purple, with foliage decorated with an ash pattern.
5. Double inflorescences, pink or white "Persian" cyclamen.
6. Fragrant with white or light pink flowers, “Alpine violets” can please.

Such a large number of types of cyclamen can be grown in a summer cottage.

Where to buy cyclamen tubers

Cyclamen belongs to the Primulaceae family. In total, there are more than 20 varieties of such perennial plants with tuberous roots. Distributed in the Mediterranean, Northeast Africa, Iran. It is often found in the wild in Turkey.

Certain species have been planted for a long period, both in gardens and in apartments. There are two types of cyclamen intended for indoor cultivation. Namely: Persian and European.

European cyclamen is called "Alpine violet". Throughout the year it feels great on the windowsills in the apartment, provided the temperature is maintained at +18...+20 °C. Not tied to a specific humidity level. Blooms profusely from spring to autumn. Compared to Persian cyclamen, this plant is not often found in flower shops. The latter refers to the parent species for many modern hybrids.

Today's cyclamens differ from wild varieties in the size of their flowers. Compared to their predecessors, they are larger. The color can be snow-white, pink, scarlet, dark purple. Hybrids with multi-colored and corrugated petals have gained enormous popularity. In recent years, there has been a demand for mini-hybrids in Europe. They are small bushes with large flowers. This type of cyclamens can be grown in garden conditions and in places where there is a cool climate.

Modern floriculture, depending on the size of plants and flowers, classifies cyclamens into 3 groups.

Mini cyclamens. These include: “Silverheart”, “Midori”, “Zhanetto”, “Libretto”, “Silverado”. Such plants are distinguished by large flowers. As a rule, they exceed 4 cm. In this group you can often find aromatic cultivars. Pots with a diameter of 6-10 cm are suitable for growing.

Midi-cyclamens. These include: “Kanto”, “Laser”, “Sterling” and others. They have a medium socket size. Planted in pots with a diameter of 10–13 cm.

Maxi-cyclamens (standard or large-flowered): “Concerto”, “Rainier”, “Sierra”, “Winter Ice” series. The size of the growing pots is 13-20 cm in diameter.

Cyclamen goes on sale in the first months of autumn. The plant is especially loved because it pleases with its long flowering in winter. With the onset of spring, cyclamen stops blooming. It loses its leaves, and this is where many gardeners make a mistake—they throw away the plant because they think it is gone. If you provide the cyclamen with proper care, it will bloom actively for many years.

Problems in growing cyclamens

Problems in growing cyclamen are infections, diseases and parasites. As with any other flower, this can also happen with the alpine violet. You can see examples of some flower reactions to diseases, infections and parasites in the photo in this section.

The main problems for the dryak are:

• Yellowing of the leaves due to the fact that the pot is cramped, there is not enough moisture, there are not enough minerals in the soil or there is an excess of them, the temperature is too high or there is direct sunlight - and, as a result, the leaves are burned.
• Alpine violet is favored by insect pests. As a result, deformation of inflorescences and leaves occurs, and the appearance of the flower is unsightly.
• The flower is affected by a fungus or bacterial infection. Because of this, the plant withers and eventually dies.
• Cyclamen diseases - gray and wet rot, fusarium wilt. As a result, the plant's stems become covered with plaque, the leaves die, there is a putrid smell, and the bushes begin to disappear abruptly.
• Parasites that can feast on cyclamen are thrips, aphids, scale insects, and cyclamen mites. Various drugs that can be purchased at flower shops will help in the fight against them. Pests can be recognized by the following signs: white spots, curling of sheets, gradual death of sheets, convex growths, sticky coating and leaf deformation.

Pay attention to changes occurring in the plant in a timely manner, and these unpleasant incidents can be avoided. For your care, cyclamen will delight you with gorgeous inflorescences.

What does Lesnaya cyclamen look like and what family does it belong to?

The flower belongs to the ornamental plants. Indeed, its flowering is so spectacular that it can become a decoration of any place where it grows.

Cyclamen Forest

Cyclamen is a herbaceous perennial plant. It comes from the Primulaceae family of the Myrsinaceae subfamily. It is distinguished from its relatives by its small inflorescences. The color of the flowers is pink, lilac, red with dark spots that look like eyes. The homeland of the alpine violet is considered to be Asia Minor, the Mediterranean, and northeast Africa.

This flower was first discovered in Israel on mountain peaks covered with snow. In the 17th century he ended up in Europe. It began to be grown in English houses in pots. At that time, cyclamen was still considered wild, but its popularity began to grow. Since then, breeders have developed many different varieties of this wonderful plant.

Cyclamen – photo

Any difficulties that arise with cyclamen are fully compensated by its beauty and elegance. Just look at these photos!

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Tradescantia (60 photos): types and features of care

Diseases and pests of succulents

Beautiful, undemanding plants have earned popularity due to their whimsical shapes and ease of care. But they can get sick from improper care, damage by insects or fungi, or rot.

Therefore it is necessary:

• observe the watering and feeding regime;
• Provide the bottom of the planting hole with a drainage mixture;
• there should be a hole at the bottom of the vase;
• propagate vegetatively in spring and summer, keeping the cuttings in the air for several days before planting, thereby protecting against the penetration of parasites into the cut.

The distribution of succulents in gardens and parks is justified. The originality and uniqueness of the natural creation create a good mood, ennobling the area. The main thing is to choose the right types of plants and provide them with proper care.

Growing cyclamen seeds

Several years ago I bought three cyclamens from a woman. They were grown from seed and were very small, their leaves only the size of a thumbnail. And two years later my cyclamens grew and bloomed with white flowers. It turned out that these were Persian cyclamens. I wanted to breed cyclamens of other colors. I bought several bags of seeds at the store and planted them.

Inspired by the success, I decided to get my own seeds. To do this, it was necessary to pollinate the flowers. Using a match, I carefully flicked bright yellow pollen from several flowers onto my nail and dipped the flower's pistil into the pollen so that it would stick to the stigma. The fertilized flowers quickly faded, their stems eventually bent and drooped.

After a few weeks, the box containing the seeds ripened. As the seeds ripen, the capsule cracks, so it is better to remove it a little earlier and leave it to ripen.

Cyclamen. © Darkone

How to replant?

A transplant is not always necessary. It is recommended to carry it out after purchasing a new flower. In a flower shop, it grows in a special substrate so that there are no problems when transporting it from abroad. In the future, it interferes with the good flowering and growth of the plant.

When the tuber grows greatly and it becomes obvious that the plant is cramped in the pot, it is important to replant it. If you delay, the roots will grow too much and they will not have enough nutrition to meet all their needs.

Alpine violet is replanted because there is a need to change the substrate. Over time, the soil in the pot becomes depleted, even with good feeding. In addition, it is an excellent environment for the development of parasites, the proliferation of fungi and bacteria.

If desired, every gardener can cope with a cyclamen transplant. You don’t have to do anything special, the main thing is to strictly follow the steps listed below:

1. Preparing the drainage layer in the pot. To do this, simple pebbles or expanded clay are placed on its bottom in a layer of 1.5-2 cm. An improperly formed drainage system is a common cause of stagnation of water in the soil.
2. Preparing soil from leaf soil, turf, sand and pine needles. It is poured out so that it is not level with the sides of the pot, but slightly lower. Under no circumstances should it be compacted.
3. Removing cyclamen from an old pot. Its roots are cleared of the earthen clod, but not completely. The tuber is not ignored. All dry and rotten roots are removed using a sharp knife or nail scissors.
4. Placing the tuber in the center of the new pot (read about the healing properties of the cyclamen tuber, as well as how to plant and care for it here).
5. Carefully straighten all the roots.
6. Cover the roots with prepared slightly moistened soil.
7. Watering a transplanted alpine violet.

Important! When transplanting cyclamen from one pot to another, be careful not to damage the fragile roots. If injury occurs, the bulb will not take root.

The cyclamen will get sick and die.

Features of cyclamen

Despite the beauty and duration of flowering, which lasts about three months, even experienced flower growers do not want to deal with this beauty, believing that efforts can be wasted and the cyclamen tuber will not awaken after hibernation and will not produce dark green foliage and beautiful blooming buds. Indeed, cyclamen is a very finicky flower and it is very difficult to achieve vigorous and long-lasting flowering, but it is still possible. How to grow cyclamen in your summer cottage will be discussed in this article.

Is it possible to plant cyclamen outside?

Many people wonder, when planning to grow cyclamen, whether this flower can be planted in open ground. In Russia, it is not often possible to find cyclamen in a flower bed, since the flower is considered primarily an indoor plant. But, despite this, growing this flower in a flower bed is quite feasible, even with wintering.

Garden frost-resistant

Garden cyclamen blooms from early spring to late autumn, that is, almost all summer, it pleases with its unique attractive appearance. The plants differ in that they tolerate frost well. The plants are distinguished by juicy and durable tubers, which are located near the soil surface. The main advantage of frost-resistant garden cyclamen is its unsurpassed aroma, which will delight the gardener for a long time.

Cyclamen Elegans

Ivy-leaved cyclamen: planting and care in open ground

One of the most charming varieties is the ivy-leaved cyclamen. This flower is distinguished by excellent frost-resistant properties and delicate flowers. You can plant such cyclamens on the street or in the house.

Regardless of where it grows, the flower does not need any special care. It is enough to properly prepare the soil and water it in a timely manner, systematically feed it, remove faded flowers, and also treat it with acaricides several times.

Cyclamen in open ground: care

Caring for an exquisite flower consists of regular, sufficient watering, fertilizing and removing faded inflorescences.

• When watering the plant, do not allow moisture to get inside the rosettes of tender leaves. Stagnation of water in the rosette of leaves can lead to their rotting. When the flowers fade, they should be removed. Dried leaves must also be removed, which must be carefully “unscrewed”, trying not to damage the root rosette of the plant.
• As for cyclamen fertilizer, after a month the flower must be fed with liquid fertilizer for flowering plants. Cyclamen needs a second feeding after another month.
• Cyclamen does not tolerate winters well without reliable shelter, so to protect the tender tubers from freezing, use a shelter. A good layer of dry foliage is suitable as protection from frost, which will maintain an optimal level of moisture in the soil and provide nutrition to the tubers.

Cyclamen pests

During the cultivation of cyclamen, both Persian and European, I did not encounter most of the problems that are written about in specialized publications: rotting of leaves, falling ovaries, etc., which can be avoided by properly caring for the plant. Therefore, I will not tell you about them, I will only say that once I had to watch how the leaves of my European cyclamen were crushed and deformed. Having sifted through many articles about growing cyclamen and the rules for caring for it, I found out the reason for such an unfortunate phenomenon; it turned out to be the cyclamen mite. To combat the pest, I washed the leaves of the plant with insecticidal soap every week for 5 days, after which I sprayed them with a special insecticidal preparation “Agravertin”. By the way, this same treatment method will help you cope with aphids, which also love to settle on cyclamen plants.

Types of cyclamens

There are countless types of cyclamens. But there are only nine most common types, we will talk about them further. The homeland of this flower is the Mediterranean coast. Due to the rapid spread of the plant, the name of its varieties began to be assigned according to the place of growth, for example: Persian, European, African, etc.

1. Persian cyclamen. The most popular type of this plant. It has many varieties. The most popular subspecies are “Barbadosa”, “Gabi” and “Orpheus”. The leaves of the Persian cyclamen are heart-shaped, rich green in color, and have a white marble-like pattern. The petals of the plant come in different colors: from white to purple. There is a hybrid of Persian cyclamen. It has a longer flowering period and comes in eighteen petal colors, unlike the common Persian drake.
2. European trash. European cyclamen is also called blushing. Distributed in Italy, Macedonia, Slovenia. The leaves of the flower are basal, with a pointed tip and slightly jagged edges, and have a green-silver color.

3. African cyclamen. Algeria and Tunisia are considered to be the birthplace of African cyclamen. There are two types of African cyclamen: tetraploid and diploid. They are distinguished by the smaller caliber of the leaves and the greater fragrant inflorescence of the diploid one.

4. Alpine cyclamen. A distinctive feature of this variety of dryer is the special arrangement of the flower petals and their twisted oval shape. The usual arrangement of petals corresponds to 180º, for the alpine violet - 90º.
5. Pontic cyclamen. Also known as “Colchisian”, “Abkhazian”, “Caucasian” cyclamen. This type of dryer is used for medicinal purposes and in bouquets. It is listed in the Red Book; unfortunately, there are too few representatives of this species left.
6. Greek trash. Grows in damp places with light shade. The leaf color ranges between lime and dark green, and the flower color varies between pale and scarlet pink. In the 80s of the last century, a very rare subspecies of cyclamen with snow-white flowers was found in the Peloponnese, which is now listed in the Red Book.

7. Kos cyclamen. As you already understand from the name, this cyclamen was bred on the island of Kos in the Aegean Sea. The base of the petals of this species is very bright, although this drake does not differ in the variety of petal colors from other cyclamens. But colors such as purple, red, white, pink are observed, they are more saturated and bright than other cyclamens.

8. Cyprian Drunk. Loves bushy terrain with rocky soil and trees. The height of the plant is 8-16 cm. The leaves have a heart-shaped appearance, the color of the inflorescences is dominated by purple and pink shades.

9. Ivy leaf cyclamen. Ivy-leaved cyclamen, or Neapolitan, is the most common plant in Europe. The original name of the flower, Cyclamen hederifolium, was given in 1789. The second, familiar to us - Neapolitan cyclamen - appeared in 1813. This type of dryer is the most frost-resistant, so it gets along well in the northernmost regions of Europe.

Description

The beautiful carpet that blooms next to the trees is made up of primrose bulbs, as well as other flowers that tend to spread out. With the arrival of spring and late autumn, its pristine beauty and unique gardens will delight you.

They are quite resistant to frost, and are also similar to flowers in gardens, covered in the shade of elevated bushes and trees, as if glistening with a ruddy glimmer of pleasure. So, on depleted soil of fallen fiery leaves, small flowers on leaves with a thin peduncle on top look like an unusual Mirage.

Garden cyclamens show their excellent appearance from spring until the end of autumn. It is difficult to care for the large-flowered species, as they are afraid of dampness, deprived of the unique superiority of medium-sized cyclamens.

So, this flower is winter-resistant. It can complement any room or garden area.

Sometimes you can hear it. What is this plant called - dry wood.

The tubers of such flowers are massive and dense, located close to the ground. Garden cyclamens are characterized by an intense and massive tuber located almost on the surface layer of soil.

Leaves and stems are formed from rounded tubers; each stem is crowned with only one bud

Beautiful round autumn leaves, the bluish tint accentuates the beauty. The flowers have intense colors, which are quite varied.

The leaves have a gray tint. Most cyclamens have pink buds, but beige ones also exist. So, when growing garden cyclamen on your site, you need to remember that such a plant is poisonous. However, the poison is not dangerous for humans.

The advantage of cyclamen is its aroma, which is reminiscent of lily of the valley. Its flower stalks do not wither, but begin to twist into a spiral. If the material for planting was purchased in a store, then it is worth clarifying its genetics. Thus, it is recommended to buy the material that is suitable for your climate.

Types of cyclamens

1. Summer alpine violet. It has a purple color, the flowering period falls in July.
2. Autumn alpine violet. The sheets have a silver pattern. Flowering begins in autumn. It freezes out in winter, but with the arrival of warmth it is renewed by self-seeding. That is why hybrid varieties appear. The leaves of these species are unusual: with drawings, openwork edges.

Garden cyclamen - loves shaded places where there are no drafts.

Rating of the best cyclamen of the European variety

Green ice

In appearance it is no different from the Persian variety. The leaves are dark green above and silvery below. The shape is heart-shaped. Diameter – up to 4 centimeters. The flowers are small, maximum size is 2 cm. The inflorescences are pink. The aroma is delicate. It will decorate any room with its presence, be it a bedroom, hallway, kitchen or living room.

Purchase price – 250 rubles.

cyclamen seeds green ice

Advantages:

• delicate smell;
• abundant flowering;
• resistance to pests;
• does not require careful care.

Flaws:

• not identified.

Album

It’s difficult to call the plant a novelty. For many years it has attracted attention with its snow-white flowers that rise 30 centimeters. Petals with an original structure. They widen sharply at the base. Leaves are marbled silver. Suitable for any room interior. Does not like direct sunlight and high temperatures.

Retailers are asking 175 rubles for the product.

cyclamen seeds Album

Advantages:

• unique white shade;
• withstands illness;
• not afraid of pests;
• easy care.

Flaws:

• none.

Silver

A distinctive feature of the variety is its amazingly beautiful silvery leaves, on which a marble pattern is visible. Belongs to the category of hybrids. Its natural habitat is forests in Western Europe. There is significant endurance to the vagaries of nature. In warm regions, it can also be planted in open ground. The flowers are pink, sometimes white. Height – 10 centimeters. The flowering period is from August to October. You should not place pots on windowsills with constant direct sunlight. This will have a detrimental effect on the growth and development of the plant. Loam, limestone, sandstone are suitable as soil. Stagnation of moisture should not be allowed. For this purpose, it is worth taking care of a high-quality drainage layer.

You can purchase the products for 120 rubles.

cyclamen Silver seeds

Advantages:

• beautiful appearance;
• ease of care;
• interesting striped lilac-pink petals;
• chaotic silver stains on the leaves.

Flaws:

• not installed.

Purpurascens

It got its name due to the interesting red-brown color of the small leaves below. The petals are found in purple-pink or milky color. They rise beautifully on their high legs. Its presence will decorate any room, both residential and office. They do not require careful care. Regular watering, timely fertilizing, and establishing the correct temperature are sufficient.

The purchase price is 150 rubles.

cyclamen Purpurascens seeds

Advantages:

• versatility;
• unpretentiousness;
• delicate aroma;
• beautiful appearance;
• resistance to diseases.

Flaws:

• none.

Carmineolineatum

Natural habitat - Europe. Belongs to the evergreen category. During the dormant period it does not shed its leaves. There is only one growth point. At first the tuber is slightly flattened. Gradually it begins to change. Large shoots appear. The leaves resemble hearts in appearance. Green color is combined with silver patterns. The tip of the leaf is pointed. Small teeth are visible along the edges. The leaf blades are purple on the reverse side. The flowering period lasts a long time. The result is long peduncles ending in delicate white flowers with a thin carmine stripe.

The average cost is 270 rubles.

cyclamen Carmineolineatum seeds

Advantages:

• delicate aroma;
• long flowering;
• beautiful shade;
• versatility.

Flaws:

• not found.

Lake Garda

This interesting variety is in high demand among domestic flower growers. Does not require careful care. It is necessary to comply with the conditions of watering and fertilizing, maintain temperature conditions, and protect from the scorching sun. It is unpretentious to soil mixture. The flowers are small, pink in color. The leaves are silvery. Decorate the window sill in the kitchen, bedroom, children's room.

Retailers offer products at a price of 800 rubles.

Lake Garda cyclamen seeds

Advantages:

• resistance to diseases and harmful insects;
• attractive appearance;
• abundance of flowering;
• amazing smell.

Flaws:

• not identified.

Planting garden cyclamen

Garden cyclamens gradually grow, multiplying independently and forming colorful clearings. But this, of course, takes time. The easiest way to “quickly” increase your alpine violet planting is to grow new plants from seeds. To do this, pour nutritious soil for seedlings into any container or pot, level it, scatter the seeds over it in a thin layer and cover the top with soil no thicker than 1 cm. Place the box or pot with seeds in a room so that the ripening temperature is stable - about 18 ° C . Water the seeds from a watering can with a sprayer. After the shoots appear, wait until the first pair of leaves have fully developed, and then plant each plant in a separate container.

Cyclamen grow both in the shade of bushes and trees, and among large stones in rockeries. Garden cyclamens can also be used on classic rocky hills. Cyclamens look best when planted in large masses, especially if combined with protruding roots of large trees and stones. Of plants similar in growth form, cyclamens can be planted with colchicums, snowdrops and crocuses; They also look good with primrose species that are not prone to taking over space. They go well with ivy, gentians and godsons. All types of cyclamen can be grown as a potted crop.

To decorate the garden, you can use not only cyclamens growing in open ground, but also large-flowered “indoor” varieties of Cyclamen Persianis, which love cold air. They can be placed in sheltered areas of the terrace and balcony at the end of summer and left there until the temperature drops to zero.

Photo of what an alpine violet looks like

The photo shows different types and varieties of cyclamens: Persian, European, Greek, Cypriot. Looking at pink, white, lilac, red exotic butterflies, you don’t want to take your eyes off such splendor.

In response to proper care and good care, cyclamen will respond with abundant flowering. Therefore, it is important to follow agrotechnical methods of care and cultivation. This is the only way the flowers will smell fragrant.