What to do when cyclamen flowers wither

What happens when the flowers wither?

As the temperature rises in summer, their flowers fade, the parts of the plants above the ground wither, and their bulbs enter a dormant period. At this time, the owner needs to take good care of the cyclamen he raises so that he can enjoy its blooming again next year.

Environmental treatment after flowers fade

After the cyclamen flowers fade, the flowerpot needs to be moved to a place with good air circulation and shade, such as a room that is not facing the sun. There is not much difference between the management and daily life. Watering still needs to thoroughly water the entire soil in the flowerpot to maintain the freshness and hardness of the bulb. Secondly, flowers that have begun to dormant do not need too many nutrients, and basically no fertilizer is needed during the entire period.

Preparation before awakening

As summer passes and the temperature gradually cools down, cyclamen will fully wake up, and the owner needs to be prepared for a new round of germination. First, replace the soil in the cyclamen pot. It is best to use sandy soil because it has better nutrients and air permeability and water permeability. In addition, the new soil needs to be disinfected, either by steaming or blanching.

Management after redevelopment

When the bulb develops again, the yellowing leaves on the above-ground part need to be removed. During the growth period, top dressing is required every ten days, mainly using phosphorus fertilizer, and avoid fertilizers with too high phosphorus content. When applying fertilizer, be careful not to sprinkle it on the new leaves to avoid burns. After that, gradually restore light to promote growth.