Learn About Cyclamen Seed Propagation And Division

How do you propagate cyclamen seeds?
How long does it take to grow cyclamen from seed?
Can Cyclamen be divided?
Do Cyclamen make seeds?
What is the best way to plant cyclamen?
When should I fertilize my cyclamen?
How do you care for a cyclamen plant?
What's wrong with my cyclamen?
How do you transplant a cyclamen?
Do Cyclamen like sun or shade?
Do you deadhead cyclamen?
How do I get my cyclamen to rebloom?

How do you propagate cyclamen seeds?

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?

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

Can Cyclamen be divided?

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.

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.

What is the best way to plant cyclamen?

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.

When should I fertilize my cyclamen?

Fertilising Cyclamen

Apply every 2-3 weeks to keep the flowers coming! Cyclamens planted in the garden will also benefit from an organic pelletised fertiliser at the end of summer or early autumn when they start to push out new growth.

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.

What's wrong with my cyclamen?

Growers should be aware of these devastating diseases in cyclamen: Bacterial soft rot and Fusarium wilt cause the entire plant to rapidly turn yellow and die. There is nothing to do but discard the plant. To prevent these cyclamen diseases, buy corms from reputable sources and plant them in clean media.

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.

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.

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.