Cyclamen, among other flowers, stands out for its extraordinary charm and abundant flowering.
The cyclamen flower resembles a butterfly and has a pleasant aroma. On one plant at the same time 50 inflorescences can bloom. Moreover, they are striking in their diversity. The cyclamen flower has a white or red color, while the red color has many shades. Heart-shaped leathery leaves sit on long stalks and are decorated with a grayish-silver pattern. The people call cyclamen alpine violet, sloppy and ground bread. His closest relatives are violets and primroses. Their similarity can be seen by carefully looking at the photo of flowers. Cyclamen is a very moody plant. But if he creates favorable conditions, he will delight with his flowering all winter.
Cyclamen Care
With proper care, cyclamens live up to 25 years. What kind of care do they need? Cyclamens do not tolerate heavy watering and intense heat. From the heat, they cease to bloom, their leaves turn yellow and crumble. The optimum temperature for cyclamens is 12-15 ° C. The temperature must not be allowed to drop below 10 ° C or rise above 20 ° C. Cyclamen is very fond of light, but does not tolerate direct sunlight. Water the plant from below, it is advisable to pour water into the pan. In no case should water be allowed to fall on leaves and flowers. From this, the plant rots and dies. You can not completely bury the tuber in the ground: one-third of it should look out of the soil. The pot should be small, otherwise the plant blooms poorly and may rot. The cyclamen rest period begins in the spring. At this time, leaves and flowers wither and fall. If not all leaves have crumbled, then they are cut off or twisted. The plant is placed in a shady cool place and occasionally watered so that the earthen lump does not dry out. In autumn, at the end of the dormant period, when the first leaves appear, cyclamen is transplanted. A month after the transplant, they begin to feed him.
Types of cyclamen
At room 2 species of this plant are grown: European cyclamen and Persian cyclamen. Persian flowers and leaves are smaller than the European. The second plant species has no dormant period, and it does not shed leaves. Persian cyclamen flower is odorless. This species is thermophilic and grows at a temperature of 18-20 ° C.
Cyclamen propagation
The plant propagates by tubers and using aerial shoots.
Cyclamen application
It is advisable to have a cyclamen flower in your home. This plant improves energy and creates a relaxed atmosphere in the home. It is believed that it protects against evil forces and improves mood. In ancient times, cyclamen juice was used as an antidote. Now traditional medicine uses the plant to stabilize the heart rhythm and hormonal system, normalize menstruation, increase potency in men, and treat infertility. It is used for diabetes, allergies, gout, migraines, rheumatism and colds. But you need to remember that cyclamen tubers contain saponins, which in large quantities can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures.