How to grow cyclamen

1. Breeding environment

1. Soil: Loose and fertile soil is suitable for the growth of cyclamen. The culture soil should be disinfected when planting.

2. Fertilization: Generally, it is sufficient to apply fertilizer once every 10-15 days. When repotting and changing the soil, you can apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer. Fertilization must be applied thinly and frequently. Stop fertilizing when the temperature is high in summer.

3. Watering: During the growth period, the soil should be kept slightly moist and there should be no water accumulation in the pot. If there is no further growth in summer, you can water it normally.

4. Temperature: The suitable temperature for cyclamen in winter is 10-22℃, and the temperature difference between day and night cannot exceed 10℃. It can bloom normally when the night temperature is 8℃, but the flowering period will be shortened. If it is lower than 6℃, it will not be able to bloom normally.

2. Breeding Methods

1. Seeding propagation: First disinfect the seeds, then soak them in warm water for 24 hours. The distance between seeds when sowing should be 1-2 cm. After watering, place them in a dark environment. The temperature should be controlled at 18°C. Wrap them with a film and they will germinate in about 20 days.

2. Propagation by stem cutting: The bulb must be more than 3 cm long and have more than two buds before it can be divided. The dividing knife must be sterilized and cut directly to the root. Apply wood ash on the incision and let it dry before planting.

3. Common pests and diseases

1. Common pests: aphids, red spiders and leaf rollers, etc., can be controlled with furadan.

2. Common diseases: leaf spot disease, soft rot, etc. When the disease occurs, you can use thiophanate aqueous solution to spray for treatment.