Cyclamen is a very elegant flower that will fit into any interior. A wide range of shades - from snow-white to bright pink, the elegant form of inflorescences and the amazing foliage decorativeness make this plant a welcome gift. However, cyclamen is quite moody - he needs a period of rest, careful watering and bright lighting.
Cyclamens are often presented as a gift - this flower looks more elegant than many bouquets. The age of such plants can be short - after the end of the flowering period they are discarded. However, the life of cyclamen can be prolonged, after a correctly held period of rest, he will again please you with flowers.
Cyclamen: how to care for it
Choose the right plant in the store. It is better to buy cyclamen in the fall, before the beginning of the active flowering period. Choose a specimen with strong stems and lots of buds. Bringing cyclamen home, place it in a permanent place - best on a window facing north. Do not put cyclamen in the center of the room - the flower needs coolness. Ventilate the room more often, making sure that frosty air does not get on the flower. But it will feel great in micro-ventilation mode. Cyclamens love temperatures from 12 to 15 ° C.
During flowering, water cyclamen abundantly using only soft water. It is best to use the immersion method. Place the flower pot in a deep container to the soil level, making sure that the leaves do not fall into the water. Wait until the surface of the earth becomes wet, then remove the pot. To maintain a cyclamen-friendly atmosphere, place the plant on a tray covered in moist pebbles. Spray the air around the flower daily.
Never pour water on the upper part of the tuber - this leaves the rot and the plant itself dies quickly.
After the rest period, the plant should be transplanted. Choose a moderately light soil - it is best to use the finished mixture for cyclamen. Start intensive watering, but with top dressing, wait until new buds are formed.
