When is the best time to sow cyclamen?

Cyclamen sowing time

Cyclamen is also known as radish begonia, rabbit ear flower, etc. Cyclamen can be sown all year round, but it is more appropriate to sow in August-September in autumn because the climate at this time is relatively suitable, the temperature and humidity are relatively appropriate, and the survival rate of sowing is higher.

Cyclamen sowing method

1. Before sowing cyclamen, you need to soak the seeds to germinate. Soak the seeds in cold water for a day, or soak them in warm water at about 30℃ for 2 to 3 hours. The seeds can be sown after germination.

2. Put some soil in the flowerpot you are going to plant, poke a few small holes in the potting soil, about 1 cm to 2 cm, put the cyclamen seeds in the soil, and lightly cover them with a thin layer of soil.

3. After cultivation, cover the flowerpot with plastic film to maintain the humidity and temperature for the plant's growth. It also needs to provide shade. When cyclamen is growing, pay attention to maintaining the soil moisture, not too dry or too wet.

Cyclamen flowering time

Under normal circumstances, if the growing environment of cyclamen is suitable and it is properly maintained, it will bloom about 14 months after sowing.

Cyclamen usually blooms in November in winter and will continue to bloom until February and March in spring. If it is properly maintained, it can bloom until May.