Cyclamen Plant Division How To Divide Cyclamen Bulbs

Division of cyclamen is fairly easy. When cyclamen plants are dormant, cut back any foliage. Dig up the cyclamen bulbs and clean off any soil from them. At this point, the cyclamen bulbs will look somewhat like a seed potato and will be divided in a similar way.

When should cyclamens be repotted?
How do you plant cyclamen bulbs?
Do cyclamen multiply?
How do you repot a cyclamen plant?
How long do cyclamen plants last?
Do Cyclamen like sun or shade?
Can a cyclamen be planted outdoors?
Can Indoor cyclamen be planted outdoors?
Do you deadhead cyclamen?
How do I get my cyclamen to rebloom?
How do you revive an overwatered cyclamen?
Does cyclamen need full sun?

When should cyclamens be repotted?

Repotting is best done in late summer just before the cyclamen starts it's growth cycle. Use a premium quality potting mix that is free draining and remember to not plant the tuber too deep. Keep the top of the tuber showing to avoid rotting issues.

How do you plant cyclamen bulbs?

Cyclamen are not difficult to grow in the garden, provided the site is not overly dry or sunny.

Plant tubers 3-5cm (1¼-2in) deep and several to a large hole dug out with a spade. ...
Do not plant too deeply or they may not flower.
To establish quickly, plant tubers when they are in root growth.

Do cyclamen multiply?

To grow cyclamen, plant tubers in early fall, about one inch deep, and six inches apart. ... The tubers do not multiply, but plants will self-sow, forming colonies.

How do you repot a cyclamen plant?

Lift your cyclamen tuber from its old pot and brush off as much old soil as possible, but don't wet it or rinse it. Set the tuber in the new pot so its top is about an inch below the rim of the pot. Cover it halfway with potting medium. Place your repotted cyclamen somewhere shady and dry for the rest of the summer.

How long do cyclamen plants last?

The tuber grows just beneath the soil surface or, in some cases, on top of it. The tubers start out quite small but get wider with age, sometimes exceeding 6" in width and very old tubers can reach the size of a dinner plate. A well-tended cyclamen can live up to 100 years in the same spot.

Do Cyclamen like sun or shade?

The tubers are actually just "resting," and need only enough water to keep from completely drying out until new leaves emerge in the fall. They tolerate sun or partial shade, but need protection from hot sun in the afternoons.

Can a cyclamen be planted outdoors?

Unlike florist's cyclamen that grows outdoors only in warm climates, hardy cyclamen tolerates cold climates and freezing winters. ... However, this cool climate plant doesn't survive where summers are hot and dry. Hardy cyclamen grows in nearly any type of loose, well-drained soil.

Can Indoor cyclamen be planted outdoors?

While plants are dormant, repot them into a slightly larger pot, teasing out the roots. You can store them outside in the summer, but Cyclamen persicum are not hardy, so bring them into the house again before the frosts begin.

Do you deadhead cyclamen?

In order to extend the flowering of your cyclamen you will need to deadhead regularly and inspect the foliage for any faded leaves or signs of disease. To correctly remove fading flowers and foliage follow the stem all the way down to the soil.

How do I get my cyclamen to rebloom?

Set the plant in a south-, east- or west-facing window, and you'll soon have a new flush of cyclamen flowers. Now that your cyclamens are blooming again, you'll want to keep them in bloom as long as possible. Two essential ingredients are cool night temperatures and frequent deadheading.

How do you revive an overwatered cyclamen?

A One reason cyclamen wilt is lack of water. To rehydrate a plant, stand the pot in a saucer of tepid water and let it soak up moisture from the base. After a couple of hours, tip out any water left in the saucer. In heated houses, wilting is often due to high temperatures.

Does cyclamen need full sun?

Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) plants thrive best in bright filtered light. The direct sunlight of the summer is too harsh and drying for the cool weather plant. A position in full light during the winter is preferable. Cyclamen houseplants prefer a cool environment between 55-70oF.