Cyclamen in the photo - a riot of flowers

Cyclamen in the photo is a riot of flowers that range in color from snow-white to dark pink. Cyclamen is the most popular flower for home gardening. Cyclamen grows well at home if conditions are created that are suitable for it.

Cyclamen is a tuberous plant that originates from the Persian cyclamen, which grows in the Middle East and the forests of Turkey. Cyclamen is distinguished by beautiful leaves that are not uniform in color, large and quite fragrant flowers, and grows up to thirty centimeters.

Cyclamen is a very interesting plant, it does not bloom in the summer, on the contrary, in the summer it remains dormant, but in the fall it begins to come to life, leaves grow, buds are produced on long peduncles, and the cyclamen in the photo shows all its beauty, which blooms in winter. However, there are species of Cyclamen that do not hibernate, leave leaves and even bloom.

Cyclamen likes cool weather, but bright light, The best cardinal directions for the plant in summer will be western or eastern, and in winter it is better to move it to the southern window. You should not place the plant near a radiator or where the merciless sun will fall on it. The plant cannot tolerate temperatures below ten degrees and above thirty. Cyclamen is comfortable in humid air, but you cannot spray the plant with a spray bottle; it is better to place the plant pot in a tray with wet gravel or near some source of water (fountain).

Cyclamen should be watered when the soil is already dry and very carefully. so that water does not get on the leaves or tuber, this can cause rotting of the plant or fungal diseases.

Cyclamen should be fertilized with universal fertilizers, no more than three times a week, during the flowering (vegetation) period; you should not overdo it - this will lead to worse flowering. You should regularly remove faded flowers by twisting the peduncle completely out of the tuber.

During the dormant period, the Cyclamen tuber should be kept in cool soil, periodically watered.