The herbaceous perennial cyclamen belongs to the family Primrose. From 20 to 55 varieties of culture are known. The cyclamen root has a tuberous shape. From it grow green leafy plates with long stalks. Drooping flowers form on tall stems. Depending on the species, the plant blooms in winter and spring. Cyclamen is unpretentious in care, but proper watering is the key to a beautiful and healthy appearance
How to understand that a flower needs moisture
To understand whether cyclamen needs watering, you should carefully monitor it at rest. As soon as new leaves and buds have appeared on the bushes, it is possible to gradually increase the frequency of hydration and the volume of liquid. You can not dramatically change the care regimen. A large amount of moisture will rot the plant.
Unpretentious cyclamen flower
The frequency of watering depends on the age of the bushes. Young specimens have weak roots, so they need frequent, but not very plentiful hydration. Upon reaching the age of three, the cyclamen tuber becomes strong. It can be stocked with water and nutrients, so rarer humidifications are allowed. The volume of water should be slightly larger. The frequency of irrigation is affected by the following conditions:
- temperature in the house;
- air humidity;
- lighting (in a bright room, the need for water is greater than in a darkened room).
The flower loves rooms with high humidity. Lighting should be scattered, the optimal temperature regime - from +10 to +20 degrees.
Note! If the cyclamen is provided with the brightest and coolest place in the house, he will thank the magnificent flowering.
Water requirements
Watering requires soft and slightly cool water. Its temperature should be 2 degrees below room temperature. A day before watering, the tanks are filled with water and allowed to stand. The best is spring, melt or rainwater.
How to water cyclamen at home - the frequency and rules of watering
In the process of flower growth, two phases are distinguished: flowering and dormancy. During flowering, the soil should be abundantly moistened. At the end of this phase, hydration is reduced. After the leaves have dried, the tuber is exposed. During this period, watering is minimized. Do not overdry the soil mixture in pots, but also can not be brought up to stagnation of the liquid.
When transplanting, it is undesirable to allow complete deepening of the tubers. They should be above the surface of the soil. Do not forget about drainage.
Important! Fertilizing after transplantation will be required only after a month.
Watering Methods
Growing cyclamen, watering a flower is best organized through a pallet. With this method, water will not fall on tubers and buds. 2-3 hours after watering the bush, it is necessary to drain excess water from the pan.
Watering a flower from a watering can
Do not allow direct contact with water on the plant - it is better to moisten it through a tray. You can use a small watering can with a long nose. From it, the soil is gently moistened along the walls of the pot. If cyclamen is not too dry, watering will not cause harm, and moisture will quickly spread throughout the earthen volume.
Another way to moisturize is by immersing the pot in a liquid. This is done like this:
- In a wide bowl, for example, in a basin, pour water.
- The pot is immersed so that the liquid is slightly below the edges.
The fact that the soil is saturated with water is indicated by a moist shine on its surface. The plant is removed and allowed to drain excess fluid through the drainage holes.
Important! When wetted by immersion, you can not put several pots in a basin, or use the same liquid for several bushes. Healthy plants can become infected through water from diseased bushes.
Immersion hydration
If the bushes are very young, for example, when the flower propagates by seeds, in such cases wick watering is used. Its essence is that the plant seems to “drink” water through the wick, and the soil does not dry out. For this method, the soil should be light and breathable so that a swamp does not form.
Is cyclamen allowed to spray
Before buds appear, cyclamens can be sprayed periodically. But as soon as the first buds are formed, spraying must be stopped to prevent decay. To increase humidity, pots can be placed on trays with wet moss or pebbles. The bottom of the pot should not touch the water.
Frequent mistakes when leaving and watering
The flowering period of cyclamen falls in winter and spring. But if, with the onset of summer, the flower continues to actively produce buds, it is necessary to reduce watering and top dressing. Beginners are trying to cut flower ovaries to force the flower to hibernate. It is strictly forbidden to do this, as the flower may die.
In the spring, at the time of storing nutrients before the dormant period, cracks can appear on the tubers. This is evidence that the flower was first overdried, and then it began to be abundantly watered. The substrate should be watered regularly to avoid too sudden changes in humidity.
Watering in the pan
When the bottom watering or watering in the pan, the flower will receive as much moisture as it needs. With proper care and attention, they have a healthy appearance and look great, bringing joy to others.
