Growing Cyclamen From Seed Learn About Cyclamen Seed Propagation

Plant about 20 seeds in each pot and cover them with a fine layer of more compost or grit. In nature, cyclamen seeds germinate in the fall and winter, which means they like it cold and dark. Put your pots in a cool place, ideally around 60 F. (15 C.), and cover them with something to completely block the light.

How long does it take to grow cyclamen from seed?
Do Cyclamen make seeds?
How do you germinate flower seeds quickly?
Can you propagate cyclamen?
How do you raise a cyclamen?
How do you care for a cyclamen plant?
How do you transplant a cyclamen?
How do I know if my cyclamen is Hardy?
Why is cyclamen drooping?

How long does it take to grow cyclamen from seed?

Germination can take 30 – 60 days, and once the seedlings appear, remove the covering and pop your pot into a bright position.

Do Cyclamen make seeds?

As houseplants, cyclamen are either deadheaded too frequently to produce seed or they just don't survive long enough. By not deadheading all the cyclamen blooms on florist cyclamen, you can allow viable seed to grow for propagation of new plants. ... In the wild, cyclamen plant seeds can self-sow profusely.

How do you germinate flower seeds quickly?

Moisten the newly planted seeds with a mister or a small watering can. To speed germination, cover the pots with plastic wrap or a plastic dome that fits over the seed-starting tray. This helps keep the seeds moist before they germinate. When you see the first signs of green, remove the cover.

Can you propagate cyclamen?

Propagating via Cyclamen Plant Division

Cyclamens reproduce via this tuber. You can propagate the plant by lifting the tuber from the soil in the fall and dividing it. Replant the pieces under about 2 inches (5 cm.) of soil to encourage them to root before winter arrives.

How do you raise a cyclamen?

Cyclamen prefers to grow in organically rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic soil pH. For container plants, you can use regular potting mix but then mix some sphagnum peat into the soil to raise the acidity.

How do you care for a cyclamen plant?

Make sure the plant has excellent drainage with a potting medium that holds water well. Water your cyclamen plant only when the soil is dry to the touch, but do not leave the plant in this dry state so long that it shows visible signs of not being watered, such as droopy leaves and flowers.

How do you transplant a cyclamen?

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 do I know if my cyclamen is Hardy?

We are often asked about hardiness and the easiest way to know if a cyclamen is hardy is simply, the bigger and showier the flowers, the less likely it is to be suitable for outdoors all year round. Cyclamen Hederifolium and c. Coum. are both wonderful hardy ground cover varieties, both with RHS AGM awards.

Why is cyclamen drooping?

Droopy cyclamen flowers occur when a plant has too much water. Cyclamens prefer moist soil but not boggy conditions. ... Plants that are kept too wet will develop drooping leaves as well as crown rot. This results in the core of the plant being overrun by fungal disease and causes eventual plant death.