Is cyclamen a perennial plant or a bulbous flower?

1. Is cyclamen a perennial plant?

Cyclamen is a perennial plant and as long as it is properly cared for, it will live for many years without any problem. Many flower lovers can maintain their flowers for 5-10 years, and some can even maintain them for more than 20 years. It is afraid of heat and waterlogging environments, and the death of the plant is often caused by these two factors. When maintaining the plant, you must pay attention to the high temperatures in summer and control the amount of watering to prevent water accumulation. If you pay attention to these two aspects, the plant can basically be maintained for many years.

2. Is Cyclamen a bulbous flower?

Cyclamen is a bulbous flower. Most of the bulbs are flat spherical, usually 4-5 cm in diameter, with a corky epidermis and brown color. Provide a suitable environment and sufficient nutrients during maintenance so that the bulbs will grow very strong. The stronger the bulb is, the better it will bloom and the longer it will live.

3. Growth habits of cyclamen

It likes warm environment and is afraid of heat. During the high temperature period in summer, the plant will stop growing and enter dormancy. During this period, you must pay attention to more ventilation and avoid creating a stuffy environment, otherwise the plant will easily rot and die. Be careful when watering and don't overwater. During the growing season, the soil should be slightly moist, but not waterlogged. If you want it to bloom better and longer, you need to apply fertilizer frequently. During the growth stage, you can apply decomposed liquid fertilizer, and apply fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium before flowering to promote flowering.