Should I use a large or small pot for cyclamen?

Should I use a large or small pot for cyclamen?

The choice of flowerpot for cyclamen should be based on the growth conditions of the plant. When the seedling has 3-4 leaves, you can give it a flowerpot of about 10 cm. Later, as the plant grows larger, you should replace it with a larger pot.

Growth environment: Cyclamen likes warmth, and the suitable temperature for growth is 18-22℃. It requires sufficient sunshine during the growing period. Water the plant every 2-3 days, keeping the principle of watering when dry and wet.

Repotting time: Cyclamen generally needs to be repotted once every 2 years. The best time to repot is in spring, and no later than June, when the temperature is just right.

Should Cyclamen be planted in a deep or shallow pot?

The root system of cyclamen is not well developed, but it cannot be planted in a pot that is too shallow. Generally, the height of the pot should be about 2/3 of the height of the plant, which is more conducive to the growth of the root system.

The pots for growing cyclamen need to be well-ventilated. You can use clay pots, ceramic pots, etc. These two types of pots are both beautiful and breathable, and are very suitable for growing cyclamen.

How to repot cyclamen

First, take the cyclamen together with the soil ball out of the old pot, then trim the dry and rotten roots and disinfect the wounds, put two tiles at the bottom of the new pot, and then plant the plant in it.