He blossoms with bright colors even in the colder months, but the cyclamen is a more delicate flower than it seems. It is enough to make him suffer, and some trivial errors can put health at risk.
It resists rigid temperatures, of course, but not to heat strokes. He loves light, but not the direct one. He lives well with humidity, but without exaggerating. In short, it is a small balancer that must be understood and followed with care.
Many choose him to color balconies and window sills in autumn and winter, without knowing that some more attention can extend his life. That’s why it is worth knowing the More common mistakes with cyclamen And how to avoid them.
Where you are wrong with the cyclamen without realizing it: underestimated attention
At first glance, the cyclamen seems to get away with it. Dark green leaves, bright tones, proud bearing. But under the surface, it is a flower that listens and reacts. And if he does not receive the right care, he suddenly wins. One of the most common mistakes? Position it near heat sources. Radiators, stoves or fireplaces dehydrate it and stress it. Direct sunlight can also burn the leaves, especially behind the windows. Then there is water: too much or too little. THE’wrong irrigation It is one of the main causes of his early death. The cyclamen cannot stand the stagnation, but not even the dry soil for days. The right technique? Innate from the bottom, leaving the plant absorb the water from the sauce.
Another critical point is ventilation. In closed and not very ventilated environments, humidity promotes mold and rot. Arierating every now and then is a simple but fundamental gesture. After all, who has never forgotten a flower in a room too hot and closed? Finally, the choice of the vase. Is often neglected, but a Container too large or without drainage puts the roots at risk. Better to opt for a proportioned vase and with holes on the bottom.
Practical examples (and common) to be avoided immediately
It happens to everyone, even to the most attentive. Just a gesture made in a hurry or incorrect advice and the cyclamen begins to perish. How to avoid it? You need eye, and a pinch of intuition.
Let’s take the classic mistake of universal land. Too heavy and compact, he does not let the roots breathe. Instead, you need a draining mix, with peat and sand.
Another typical example: use tap water too cold. The cyclamen is sensitive to thermal changes, and that icy water can cause it a small shock.
Cleaning is often neglected. Yellow leaves or dry flowers must be removed regularly, otherwise the plant wastes energy to keep them.
Here is a list of frequent errors to avoid:
- Water from above, wetting leaves and flowers
- Leave water stagnation in the salary
- Position it in hot or not very aid environments
- Use vases without drain holes
- Forget to remove dry leaves or flowers
- Export it to the direct sun for hours
Every mistake, even if small, can become lethal if it is added to others. That’s why knowing these details makes the difference.
The secret to make the cyclamen last longer than expected
The beauty of the cyclamen lies not only in its colors, but in its ability to resist, with a minimum of care. Those who learn to listen to it, discovers that it can last even more seasons.
A little known trick? Let it rest after flowering. When the flowers fall, many throw it away, believing it is dead. Instead it is only in the dormant phase. Just reduce the watering, move it to a cool place and wait for the next autumn.
Even fertilization does its part. A light fertilizer, every 2-3 weeks, can stimulate new blooms. But watch out not to overdo it: too much nourishment weakens him instead of strengthening it.
Those who have green thumb knows it: each plant has its character. The cyclamen is a little moody, but also generous. With a few targeted gestures, she repays with surprising blooms.
And after all, isn’t this the magic of gardening?
Finding harmony in taking care of something that, without words, speaks of us.
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