How to care for cyclamen in winter

Is cyclamen afraid of cold?

Cyclamen is afraid of freezing because it likes a cool, humid and sunny environment. The suitable temperature during the growth period and flower bud differentiation is between 15~20℃, and the humidity is 70%-75%. If the temperature in winter is too low, the flowers will be dark in color and easy to wither.

How to care for cyclamen in winter

1. Water: Cyclamen needs to be kept moist in the pot in winter, but not too wet. At this time, it should be given sufficient and balanced nutrition, and not too much nitrogen fertilizer, so that the plant will bloom more and have a longer flowering period.

2. Light: When caring for cyclamen in winter, try to expose it to as much sunlight as possible when the temperature is below 25℃. If the flower stems and leaves do not fall over, give it plenty of sunlight and its flower color will be brighter.

3. Temperature: The suitable temperature for cyclamen is between 10-20℃. It grows slowly below 5℃ and will be damaged by frost when the temperature drops to 0℃, so it must be provided with a warm growing environment in winter.

4. Ventilation: Cyclamen likes ventilated environment to avoid smoke and dust polluting the air environment, otherwise, its petals will easily wither, but it cannot be placed directly in the air outlet.

5. Sunbathing : Cyclamen can be exposed to the sun in winter. The sun is very mild at this time, so you can give it more sun exposure. It can also receive about 2 hours of light every day to meet its growth needs.

Key points for caring for cyclamen in winter in northern China

1. It is very cold outside in the northern region, but there is heating at home and the temperature is usually around 20 degrees, so cyclamen can be placed indoors for maintenance, but not too close to the heater.

2. When growing cyclamen in winter, try to create a relatively warm environment. The minimum temperature should not be lower than 5℃. The temperature should be controlled between 12-16℃. If you grow cyclamen indoors, keep it away from heating equipment at home.

3. In winter, cyclamen needs to be exposed to the sun. You can place the plant in the sun for a whole day. Watering needs to be properly controlled and should be done after the soil is dry. The water temperature should not be too low.

Precautions for Cyclamen cultivation in winter

1. Cyclamen also needs a certain humidity in winter. It is very dry when the heating is turned on at home, so you must immediately humidify the leaves of the cyclamen with spray, but do not spray on the flowers.

2. After the soil is dry, you can add water to the cyclamen. Each time you add water, you must water it thoroughly and be careful not to pour water on the stems. In addition, you also need to control the water quality and temperature.

3. Cyclamen is a plant that has very high requirements for temperature, especially in winter, which is the flowering period. Buds usually appear in December. At this time, you must be careful not to let the temperature be too low, otherwise it will affect normal flowering.

4. Cyclamen likes light and blooms vigorously in an environment with sufficient light. If there is a lack of light for a long time, it can also be given a certain amount of artificial light.

5. Cyclamen likes a humid environment, and water is indispensable in winter, otherwise it will affect flowering. But don't water it too much, as too much water will cause root rot.