Cyclamen is a plant that can enchant you with its intense colors even when it is gray outside. Unfortunately, without proper care, it quickly loses its charm and stops blooming. Therefore, it is worth knowing how to strengthen our plant and how to care for it so that it delights with its beautiful, colorful flowers.
If we want our cyclamen to bloom profusely, we must provide it with appropriate conditions. The key to success is a good position. It is best to place the plant in a bright place, being careful not to expose it to strong sunlight.
Let us also remember to: ensure the correct temperature in the room. This is very important because in an overheated room, the flowering of cyclamen may slow down and the plant begins to wither. The optimal temperature will be 12-18 degrees Celsius.
Additionally, we must be careful when watering the plant. Cyclamen does not like water being directed directly onto the water or into the center of the leaf rosette. It should be watered so that it absorbs moisture through. A good way is to pour water into the stand and pour off the excess liquid after a few minutes. This will prevent the plant from rotting and losing its buds.
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In addition to basic care, we also need to provide cyclamen with ingredients that will support its flowering. For this purpose, we can use fertilizers for flowering plants, in which phosphorus and potassium predominate, not nitrogen.
However, if we do not want to buy ready-made preparations and prefer to use the leftovers that are abundant in our kitchen in December, it is worth making a homemade conditioner from tangerine peels. It is a simple trick of experienced gardeners that not only allows you to work in the spirit of “zero waste”, but also strengthens the plant, supporting it in flowering. Additionally, citrus peel conditioner can slightly acidify the soil, which favors cyclamen.
Just pour water over the fruit peels and leave for a few days. Then strain the whole thing and dilute it before use if the infusion is too intense. We can use this conditioner regularly every 2-3 weeks. However, remember not to stock up too much at home, because a fresh mixture works better than one that has been stored for a long time.
