A little story about the cyclamen. The plant genus cyclamen (cyclamen) is perhaps better known to us as cyclamen. There are about 22 different species in this genus. Most of them are found in the Mediterranean area. There is one exception: the European cyclamen grows, as the name suggests, in the Alps. Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) is preferably used as a houseplant (this is also mainly what our cyclamen care refers to). It is also often called Persian cyclamen after its Latin name, since it was probably introduced to Europe from Asia Minor in the 17th century. The appearance of the cyclamen - cyclamen colors The small winter potted plant decorates every apartment with its white, red or pink flowers. Especially in the dark and cold months it is a real eye-catcher. The variegated flowers perched on long stalks contrast nicely with the dark green heart-shaped leaves at ground level. The right indoor cyclamen care: location, watering, fertilizing etc. In principle, cyclamen care is very simple. Here we give you the most important information to take with you. So you have a small but colorful floral decoration at home in no time. Cyclamen location: a little cooler please Always place your cyclamen in a bright or half-shady location. However, this should not be in the direct sun, as the plant does not tolerate sunny and warm temperatures. Heated living rooms or window sills on south-facing windows are definitely not suitable locations. In summer the temperature should not exceed 20 degrees Celsius. In the winter months, the cyclamen grows well at temperatures between ten and fifteen degrees Celsius. If it is warmer, this can have a negative effect on flowering. Ideal locations in the apartment are, for example, bright, unheated bedrooms and kitchens or bright stairwells where the temperatures are constant. You can also have many types of the plant outside in pots, as they bloom magnificently even in gray weather. When the frost comes, you should bring them in. Zyklamen Erde - The undemanding The easy-care cyclamen is not demanding when it comes to the choice of substrate. The cyclamen only needs slightly moist soil that has humic properties. Uniform or container plant soil from the garden center or nursery is suitable for this blooming beauty. Water cyclamen: Neither dry bales nor waterlogging When watering the cyclamen care, you only have to consider one thing: If possible, always keep the soil slightly moist - but avoid dry bulbs and waterlogging in any case. Tip: Use the immersion method to pour. Simply leave the flower pot in a bucket full of water for ten to fifteen minutes until the soil is saturated. Then let the excess water drain well and put it back on its saucer. Cut cyclamen: It does not need pruning Pruning when caring for cyclamen is very easy and you basically can't do much wrong. You just have to remember one rule of thumb: don't cut, tear out. Carefully tear out wilted leaves and flowers from the pot. Make sure there aren't any leftovers, as they'll start to rot quickly. Repot cyclamen: It's that easy For full flowering, you should not forget to repot when caring for cyclamen.Depending on how fast your plant grows, you will need to transplant it into a larger container every two to three years. This should definitely not be done during the flowering phase. So always wait until this is over. Again, always carefully remove the old used soil from the roots first. When replanting, you should make sure that the tuber of the cyclamen is only about two-thirds covered by the new substrate. The top third always sticks out. Is cyclamen poisonous? Unfortunately, the cyclamen is one of the poisonous indoor plants. All parts of the plant contain toxins, but the tuber is considered the most dangerous. Tips for problems with the cyclamen Like many other (indoor) plants, this floral splendor can also be attacked by plant pests. If something goes wrong when caring for cyclamen, the plant can quickly be infested with aphids, spider mites, or soft skin mites. We will show you how to fight these evildoers in our linked articles. Discover our world of plants .
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