Cyclamen is a plant that differs from other home flowers with incredible beauty and abundant flowering. It is easy to grow even beginner florist.
To multiply a flower at home is also not difficult. In the article you will learn about this method of reproduction of cyclamen, as the division of tubers. You can also watch a useful video on this topic.
Breeding methods
There are several ways to breed cyclamen:
- sheet;
- seeds;
- sockets;
- division of the tuber.
Using sheet
This method is quite complicated. Most often, the leaves do not survive, but rather rot or dry. It is also not suitable for all types of cyclamen. For example, it is not suitable for Persian cyclamen. To increase the chances of leaf germination, it is cut with scissors or a knife, or torn with part of the bulb.
- Cut the sheet and put it in the water.
- After the roots appear, the leaf to land in the soil.
- Cover with a can.
- After 2-3 weeks, an escape appears, which can be landed in a separate container.
All the subtleties and nuances of this method of reproduction, you will learn here.
Seeds
This method is more common. It can be carried out at any time of the year. Before sowing, seeds are soaked in a growth-enhancing solution for 12 hours..
- Prepare the soil in advance.
- The soil is moistened and the seeds are spread on its surface.
- Top fill up with soil no more than 1 cm.
- Cover with seeds cover film and put in a dark cool time.
- Germination will begin in a month. After that, move the containers to a bright place with diffused light and temperature + 17 ... +18.
- After 3-4 months, when the tubers appear, the plants are transplanted into separate containers.
We recommend to watch a video on the propagation of cyclamen seeds:
For more information on the propagation of cyclamen seeds, you can find in this material.
Rosettes
The most effective method. Rosettes are shoots on tubers. The horn is torn off from the tuber and planted in wet soil. Then the plant is placed in a bag or under a transparent jar. After 2-3 weeks, the roots will appear. The temperature content should be 20-22about. after caring like an adult plant. It should be remembered that you can not tear off all the horns at once.
How to divide a tuber?
I resort to this method when the plant has completely faded. It consists of several stages. It is also the most common breeding method.
With this method of reproduction, you must choose healthy bulbs that have a coherent structure. Take care not to damage the inside of the bulb..
Learn more about how to properly propagate cyclamen at home, described in this article.
Right soil
It should be light and nutritious. It can be purchased at a flower shop, and you can cook it yourself. To do this, take equal parts:
- leafy ground;
- sand;
- sod land;
- humus
Choosing a pot
The pot should be small. Its size depends on the age of the cyclamen. For plants from 1 to 1.5 years old, a pot with a diameter of 8 cm is required; if over 3 years old, a diameter of 15 cm is required. The distance from the tuber to the walls of the pot should be no more than 3 cm.
A large pot can lead to stagnation and acidification of water, which will kill the plant. If a pot was chosen for planting, in which other plants were planted earlier, it must be well disinfected. Also, the bottom of the pot must have openings so that excess moisture can drain through them.
How to do this?
- We take out the bulb from the ground.
- Dry the tuber.
- Cut the onion. It is necessary to divide so that each part of the tuber has one kidney and several roots.
- Set the divided onion in a shaded place to dry the cut.
- Slice sprinkle with activated charcoal or charcoal.
- Cooking capacity for landing.
- We fill the tank with drainage and previously prepared soil, which you can buy, and you can prepare it yourself.
- Sow the tuber into the ground and make sure the soil is always wet.
After this, we place the container with the plant in place with diffused light. At the same time, the temperature should be + 14 ... +16 degrees. Regularly water cyclamen.
Care for the plant at home after manipulation
The plant requires good and competent care.
Location and lighting
Cyclamen does not tolerate drafts and air stagnation. It is not the best option to put it on a drop-down window, but regular airing should be carried out in the room. Good lighting is necessary only during the period of budding and flowering, at other times there is no need for it.
Temperature
An optimum temperature is required. For healthy growth and proper development, cyclamen requires a temperature from +6 to +15 degrees. But it is difficult to achieve at home. Therefore it is necessary to choose the right sill for growing. The best option would be east or west.
Watering, air and fertilizer
It is important not to overmoisten and dry the soil. It is best to watering through a pallet pot.
When the upper watering water can get to the point of growth, which will lead to the decay of the plant. for the same reason it is impossible to spray the plant. But at the same time cyclamen loves high humidity. To create this condition, you can use a pallet with wet expanded clay and put the pot to the flower. Or just put a number of containers with water.
Board: Do not forget about fertilizers. They need to make 2 times a month, eliminating the period of rest. It is best to choose liquid fertilizer for flowering plants. In no case do not apply complex mineral fertilizers. The presence of salts in them is bad for cyclamen.
Transfer
The best period for a transplant is a rest period. It is best not to touch the plant unnecessarily. Replant only when the tuber is closely in the pot and it does not fit in it. And this happens no more than once every two years.
We recommend watching the video about cyclamen transplantation:
Conclusion
Despite the fact that cyclamen is very picky about the care, this beautiful plant is fully suitable for home cultivation. The most important thing is to strictly follow the rules of caring for them. In addition, if you choose the correct method of reproduction, then you can easily manage to increase the number of these plants in your home.
