How to change the soil and pot of cyclamen

Cyclamen soil and pot change time

Cyclamen is a commonly grown flower that is suitable for growing in indoor pots and in greenhouses in winter. Some cultivars of cyclamen have a strong fragrance, while others have a light or no fragrance.

The most suitable time to repot cyclamen is generally autumn or Qingming Festival. Usually, repotting can increase the nutrients in the soil and provide sufficient nutrients for the plant's growth and flowering period.

The role of changing soil and potting for cyclamen

As cyclamen grows, the roots have no room to expand in the soil in the pot, so their growth is restricted, and the nutrients in the pot have been consumed, so it is necessary to change the soil and pot in time.

Cyclamen prefers a cool environment, and the suitable temperature for growth is generally 10-22 degrees. Therefore, pay attention to temperature control when changing the soil and pots of cyclamen. Temperatures that are too low or too high will affect the plant's acclimatization.

How to change the soil and pot of cyclamen

1. Remove the pot

When changing the soil and pot of cyclamen, it is best to control the water for two days first to allow the soil to dry out slightly, so that the plant can be easily removed from the pot.

2. Prepare the soil

It is best to use loose and breathable soil when changing the soil for cyclamen. You can also use nutrient soil directly, and then add some river sand and mix the two media evenly.

3. Planting

When planting cyclamen, first put a layer of soil in the flowerpot, and then put some base fertilizer and mix it directly into the soil. Then put the treated plant into the flowerpot, cover it with a layer of soil, and compact it.

Maintenance of Cyclamen after changing soil

1. Watering

After changing the soil of cyclamen, keep the soil slightly moist. If you find the soil is dry, water it. When watering, be careful to water along the edge of the flowerpot and not on the bulb.

2. Fertilization

When watering cyclamen after changing the soil, you can add some carbendazim to prevent damage to its roots. If root rot occurs, add a few drops of rooting agent, which can promote the rapid recovery of its roots.

3. Pruning

After changing the soil of cyclamen, you need to prune off the dense, leggy and some weak branches. After it finishes blooming, you need to cut off the withered flowers, as well as the dry and dead leaves on it.

4. Lighting

After changing the soil of cyclamen, place it in a ventilated place with diffuse light for a few days, and then gradually increase the light. The light must not be too strong, just give it one or two hours of light a day.