Popular flower Cyclamen is also known under other names - dryer, alpine or Persian violet. The plant is native to the Middle East and the Greek islands. Symbolizes happiness and good luck. Bright inflorescences are called the wings of a butterfly, the rays of the sun, the mystery of the East. At the same time, cyclamens are poisonous crops for domestic animals. One of the few representatives of the flora that blooms brightly in winter.
Cyclamen "Ivy-leaved" in a container.
There are more than twenty types of cyclamens. The flower is a tuberous flower. It must be taken into account that the plant has strong and long roots. Unlike most crops, leaves and buds appear in the fall, when the rest of the plants are preparing for a dormant period.
Cyclamen flowers have 5 petals, usually pointing upward. The color of the inflorescences can be white, pink, purple or black colors and shades. After wilting, a fruit forms in the form of a seed capsule from which the seeds are dispersed.
Cyclamens are very delicate plants. The flower does not like severe frosts. When grown on outdoors with a temperate climate it can overwinter on the site. The most common types of culture are “Persian” and “European”. Special dwarf varieties, the size of which is only 15 cm in height.
The leaves are very compact with a heart-shaped pattern. The plant is very attractive even without flowers. The primary leaves are green with silver markings, the secondary leaves have a gray marbled sheen around most of the leaves. Predominant in the center green color. Beautiful inflorescences appear on the strongest and longest stems. After wilting, cyclamen are often discarded as annuals. With proper care, you can save the plant for flowering next season.
How to care for cyclamen in a container
Temperature
Cool air between + 10 - +18 °C is ideal for the crop. It is advisable to choose a room without heating. This way you can extend the flowering period. If the room is hot, you should place the flowerpot on a cool windowsill.
Lighting
For abundant flowering, it is advisable to provide cyclamens with a sufficient amount of sunlight. It is necessary to avoid places under direct scorching rays.
Cyclamen planted in partial shade.
Watering: features and rules
The soil should be moistened as the top layer of soil in the pot dries. Good method for watering - place the pot in warm water so that the soil absorbs as much liquid as possible. Then you need to give the plant time to drain the tray. When immersing in water, avoid getting water on the roots. Otherwise, you can damage the root system.
Peculiarities proper watering you can find out from the video:
The soil
Cyclamens prefer loose soil that retains moisture well. Special attention attention should be paid to the acidity of the soil and the content of mineral components. The perfect combination for a plant:
- leaf humus;
- turf soil;
- crushed peat briquettes;
- fine straw;
- shavings.
When choosing a substrate, you should pay attention to the size of the components - large woody plates can spoil the tubers. Therefore, before planting, you should sift the soil mixture.
Preference should be given to a fresh and moderately moist composition, without pronounced viscosity.
The connection can be thermally treated, for example, in an oven. To do this you will need a wide a metal sheet with curved edges. The procedure should be carried out at a temperature of about + 85 degrees for no more than ten minutes.
Air humidity
A sufficient level of humidity can be ensured by placing the flowerpot in a tray with pebbles or artificial method increasing the vapor content in the air - with a humidifier.
Replanting cyclamen
The cyclamen plant should be replanted after the flowering season ends and the leaves wither no more than once every 2-3 years. The procedure must be done as the soil becomes depleted. During the transplant process you must:
- take a larger container;
- prepare a new soil mixture;
- moisten the soil;
- remove all dead parts of the plant, including roots;
- carefully place the cyclamen in a new pot;
- slightly level the ground;
- Sprinkle mulch or peat on top.
Trimming
Dry, yellowed and dead leaves must be removed at the first signs of wilting. You need to cut close - at the very base of the plant. Fallen parts of the crop should be removed regularly so as not to expose cyclamen to various diseases.
Once the crop has finished blooming, you can remove the stems with the base of the inflorescence for further bud production. It is enough to carefully hold the plant at the base and gently twist it to separate the stems from the rhizome. Cyclamen needs rest during its dormant period. Therefore, in order to accumulate energy for next year, the plant must be spared the expenditure of effort on the withering of the stems.
Alpine violet in open ground
Alpine violet can be grown in partial or full shade. Cyclamen does not compete with the root systems of other plants. Trees and shrubs provide cyclamen protection in cold winter weather. Their roots absorb excess moisture and improve drainage. Therefore, the plant goes well with various green spaces.
Hardy varieties of cyclamen are "Ivy", "Kossky" and "Purple". They can withstand prolonged temperature drops (-6° C). Beginning gardeners should pay attention to resistant varieties. They rank first in terms of ease of cultivation.
Cyclamen can be successfully grown at very low temperatures if there are auxiliary factors:
- protection of trees and bushes;
- amount of precipitation;
- location of buildings near the landing site;
- access to sunlight.
There are varieties that can survive severe frosts, but in the future they will not be able to open buds. Such dry trees must be dug up for the winter.
Cyclamen "Purple" is ideal for growing in shaded rock gardens or in partial shade of green spaces. It pairs well with ferns and hardy perennials. A mixture of different cyclamens planted in one area forms a colony of amazing colors.
The plant harmonizes well with paving slabs, open areas and alpine slides. Alpine violets can be planted in garden vases and flowerpots.
Basics of growing on a windowsill
How to choose a flower container
You should pay attention to various parameters:
- A plastic pot is ideal for cyclamen. You need to check the quality of the material. A flowerpot that is too thin may be fragile.
- Ceramic containers often cause stagnation of liquid, which leads to rotting of the roots. In this case, when planting, it is necessary to ensure drainage using expanded clay and sand.
- Overgrown cyclamen should be planted in a container with a large diameter and height.
- The container must contain a drain for water. If the factory specifications do not provide for such a function, you can make several holes yourself.
Before use, wash the pot thoroughly with soapy water. Clay containers must be heat treated. In this way, the occurrence of typical diseases for the plant can be avoided.
Feeding - main nuances
It is necessary to fertilize the plant during the development and flowering period twice a month. Mineral components are ideal for stimulating growth.
Features of feeding:
- Caring for cyclamen at home requires additional activation. Excessive application of nitrogen stops the development of buds.
- Mineral compounds can destroy young cyclamen shoots.
- Microfertilizers will be needed for the development of leaves and seeds.
- Do not feed dry soil.
- Fertilizer is applied only for healthy crops.
- When using a special mixture during planting, further chemical exposure will not need.
Classic problems
Yellowing of leaves
After flowering foliage and root system will get worse. If the rhizome looks good externally, the plant may be too hot. Yellow spots appear under the influence of direct sun rays, dry air or excessive watering.
Short flowering period
Typically caused by a combination of dry and warm air or lack of water. Provided that the plant bloomed profusely at the time of purchase.
Leaves are limp and drooping
The plant dies due to excessive watering. The soil must be changed immediately.
Cyclamen pests
The plant is attacked by thrips, mites and aphids. You can fight insects with the help of insecticides "Verticillin", "Bikol" and "Boverin". From folk remedies, a soap solution is used. Affected leaves and flowers must be removed.
Characteristic diseases
Bacterial soft rot and fusarium
A yellowed plant withers and quickly dies. The corms become moist and soft. To prevent cyclamen diseases, corms should be purchased from reputable sources and planted in a clean environment. If reusing a pot, you should clean it thoroughly with a household disinfectant or a weak bleach solution before planting.
Botrytis
Dark spots appear on the leaves. The flower petals appear watery at first, and then a gray fungus appears. You can save cyclamen at early stage. It is necessary to improve air circulation - regularly ventilate the room. The disease is contagious, so you should carefully monitor plants that are located nearby and, if possible, isolate other flowerpots.
Thielaviopeis
Causes the plant to wilt. The roots become black and wrinkled. You can try to save the plant using chemicals. During treatment, cyclamen should be placed in a separate room.
Viruses cause a range of symptoms, including deformation of leaves and flowers, abnormal formations on buds, and the appearance of various stripes and ring spots.
Cyclamen disease with characteristic spots.
An infected alpine violet should be thrown away, otherwise all the plants in the room may die.
Features of flowering
Despite its high decorative value and elegant appearance, the plant can cause severe allergic reactions. When contacting blooming cyclamen, severe swelling of the upper respiratory tract and burns of the mucous membrane sometimes occur.
Reproduction methods
Propagation by tubers
The most popular and effective method. Corms can be replanted during flowering. It is easier to do this while the plant is in the dormant stage.
Successful propagation involves placing the upper part of the tuber above the soil surface. The procedure is quite easy:
Cyclamen from seeds
To grow drywood from seeds you will need to have a lot of patience. Most species will take four to ten weeks to germinate. The growing procedure includes:
Planting seeds in open ground
Outdoors with moderate winter conditions, the plant can be sown in late summer or early fall. In more severe conditions, the flower should be sown in spring. It is necessary to choose a place in partial shade with good drainage. You need to prepare a hole for planting with compost or peat. Sow the seeds at a distance of 8 cm from each other, lightly covering them with a layer of sand. The soil should be kept moist before and after germination.
The seeds germinate slowly and usually produce one leaf before the onset of winter. Sowing seeds in a cold frame is a good outdoor alternative and an excellent way to grow outdoors. After a few years, you can transplant the culture to a permanent place.
What to do if cyclamen does not bloom
The crop does not bloom, as a rule, due to a long period of dormancy. But the lack of new inflorescences can be caused by an excess of fertilizers, excessive watering or lack of lighting for some subspecies. It is necessary to carefully review the care of the plant.
How to choose planting material
You can purchase the plant in the form of:
- adult representative;
- seeds;
- tubers in the dormant stage.
"European" cyclamen with fragrant flowers.
The price of a plant varies depending on the condition of the crop, variety, container and type of root system. For example, grown cyclamen “Purple” can be purchased for 369 rubles in a plastic pot. Seeds in a “Mix” package (3 pieces) are sold at a price of 34 rubles.
Few people know that the alpine violet is not only amazing beautiful flower, but also a chemically pure medicine for sinusitis, the raw materials for which grow in a surprisingly clean Alpine valley. This article will tell you how to grow this flower at home.
Conventionally, alpine violet is classified into two types - Persian and European. In reality, there are much more of them, especially if you take into account artificially bred plants. A less common name for this violet is cyclamen. Cyclamens are characterized by leaves of a green or dark green hue on a long stalk. Alpine rose inflorescences are located singly on the stems, not forming bouquets. The colors of the inflorescences are the most varied. It happens that mountain plants bought in stores, and most of them are in our apartments, refuse to bloom when we move home. The fact is that store-bought Alpine Saintpaulias are grown mainly in cool greenhouses, and it is difficult for them to get used to the mild climate at home.
Flowers of this variety traditionally delight their owners with delicate petals in winter season, when most plants are resting, however hybrid varieties capable of blooming all year round.
Varieties
As has already been noted, the overwhelming majority of cyclamen that can be found in our climate zone are hybrids, whose homeland has nothing to do with the real Alpine valley. Below are descriptions of popular varieties of Alpine Saintpaulia:
More of a shrub than a flower, the African cyclamen (Cyclamen africanum) is a vigorous plant found in northern Tunisia and Algeria. It is distinguished by large, mostly green leaves, growing like flowers from tubers. The foliage is very large, over ten centimeters, there are specimens with blue tint leaves. Flowers can take on all shades of pink. 
Mountain Saintpaulia comes from Colchis, Colchis or Pontic cyclamen (Cyclamen colchicum, Cyclamen ponticum). This violet is common in the mountains of Abkhazia and is essentially a type of European cyclamen, only with smaller flowers and foliage without patterns.
The Kos violet (Cyclamen coum Mill) is named after its homeland on the island of Kos, in the waters of the Aegean Sea near Turkey. The plant is also often found in Bulgaria, northern Syria and Iran. It happened that the Kos violet was discovered in the regions of the Crimea and the Caucasus. The flower has dark brown velvety tubers. The leaves spend most of the winter covered with snow. Plants native to Turkey are characterized by kidney-shaped leaves and pale pink flowers. To the east, closer to the Black Sea coast, an increase in the size of the inflorescences is observed. A silver pattern is clearly visible on the leaves. Violets with kidney-shaped leaves and small flowers distributed in the Krasnodar Territory and Abkhazia.
You can determine the distribution location of the following flowers from their names. We will talk about Cyprus cyclamen (Cyclamen cyprium) from the island of Cyprus, where you can find several varieties of these violets. The violet is the symbol of Cyprus, and Cypriots do their best to promote its virtues. Flowers growing on the island and far beyond its borders are distinguished by the presence of a purple or violet spot at the base of the petals.
Geographically close to the Cypriot violet is the distribution area of Greek cyclamen (Cyclamen graecum). The petals of this flower are usually intricately colored and range from pink to purple shades. The color of the leaves is also pleasing in its diversity. 
Persian cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum Miller) came to our apartments from the northern part of the African continent and from the eastern shores of the Mediterranean. This quintessentially Southern flower has dark green, heart-shaped leaves with silver-gray mottled flecks. The colors of Persian violets are the most varied. They can be found quite often in the home collections of our compatriots.
Finally, the parade of violet varieties is crowned by European cyclamen, or purple (Cyclamen europaeum, Cyclamen purpurascens). These are flowers the height of two or three matchboxes, with leathery dark green leaves and flowers with a pleasant color and smell. Begins to bloom in the middle, towards the end of summer. Found on the slopes of the Alps and in mountain forests of Europe. Feels great in the local, not very hot climate.
Care
When caring for Alpine Saintpaulia, you should remember that this indoor flower does not like drafts, but at the same time does not feel well in a stagnant atmosphere. Considering the fact that cyclamens love bright lighting we can conclude that their place is on the windowsill with the windows constantly closed, but in a regularly ventilated room. 
It is recommended to keep all varieties of violets of this species at a temperature of 6-15 °C; if the conditions are warmer, this will negatively affect the appearance of the flowers. From time to time it is advisable to spray the space around the plant, but not the flower itself; cyclamens do not tolerate excess moisture.
Alpine Saintpaulia should be replanted after the flowers have rested; the main reason for replanting is the overgrown root system of the violet.
Favorites
Cyclamen European(alpine violet) requires difficult conditions. It survives, let alone reproduces, not in all flower growers, so it’s worth dwelling on this separately. It's pretty rare home plant, which flower growers are really hunting for, is not easy to buy. Outwardly, it resembles cyclamens, which are sold en masse in stores - Persian cyclamens. Only the flowers of European cyclamen are smaller, very fragrant and they bloom not in winter, but in summer. The value of European cyclamen, or, as it is sometimes called, alpine violet, lies in the scent of the flowers.
Conditions for watering alpine violet
Water European cyclamen only and only in a saucer under the pot. In exceptional cases, you can pour it into the pot, but make sure that the moisture does not touch the outlets. I sometimes use the second method only when the plant has not yet grown - only after transplantation. The lump of earth should not dry out inside, but it should not be constantly wet either. When there is a critical shortage of water, cyclamen shows you that the leaves are drooping, which means you need to water urgently. There is no need to bring it to that extent. As for overwatering, this is also not very good. I can sometimes leave a pot in a pan of water for two weeks while I’m away, but once this gave me the bugs that spoiled the flowers. They were easily removed with the first insecticide that came along, but it was not pleasant.
Lighting conditions for European cyclamen
Our cyclamens are very photophilous, but do not like direct light. How to solve this problem? The obvious solution is a north-facing or shaded window. That's what my grandmother did. However, flowering under such conditions will begin only in June, and will also end early. I solve the problem differently. The best thing alpine cyclamen grew up on my south window, under the only but very important condition. From early spring to late summer, the lower part of the window was covered with thick sheets of white landscape paper so that direct rays did not fall on the leaves. One sheet of thickness is enough, but 2-3 of them may be needed to cover all directions of the rays of incident light. Under such conditions, flowering will occur from April to December inclusive, with almost no hibernation.
Transplantation and soil
European cyclamen needs an annual transplant, which is carried out in February. You can use the same pot or a little larger than the previous one - low, wide, medium-sized pots are suitable. In replanting, the main thing is not to increase the size of the plant itself (the violet will remain small in any case), but to remove excess rosettes and replace the soil itself, which is depleted over the course of a year.
When choosing the size of the pot, it is important to think about the purpose for which you are replanting the plant. If you want to get babies, then take a pot a little wider so that new sockets can come in, and for good flowering take a pot in which there will be no place for new rosettes to branch.
The material of the pot does not matter much - first-year plants live well even in half-liter plastic glasses. However, in ceramic pots there will be less chance of drying out the soil, and it will be more beautiful.
This pot was chosen with an eye toward producing babies, so it is a little wider than I would choose for an actively flowering plant. It is now February, so some (winter) leaves have elongated petioles - by the time flowering begins they will die off and the bush will take on a more compact appearance.
You carefully remove excess rosettes (you can get new plants from them) and replace some of the soil. Do this extremely carefully, leaving a lump of earth around the rhizome or tuber that forms in older plants. If the tuber is already large, it can be cut into several parts according to the presence of rosettes - this operation is for advanced gardeners. The cuts are sprinkled with charcoal to avoid fungal infection or rotting. The tuber of European cyclamen, unlike its Persian counterparts, in which the tuber is only partially buried, must be buried completely, leaving only the growth point of the rosette open!
You can use any universal soil; be sure to place drainage at the bottom. The limestone stones that I specially brought from the south performed very well as drainage - apparently, this is closest to natural conditions in the Alps.
You need to manage the transplant before the first buds appear; the end or even mid-February is the best time.
After replanting, it is important not to flood the plant - the soil should be moist, but not wet.
Cyclamen fertilizer
When replanted annually, alpine cyclamen does not need fertilizer. However, if for some reason you were unable to replant the flower in February, then feed it with regular fertilizers. flowering plants at a dose twice as low as recommended. Feed only when watering; foliar feeding is not necessary.
Spraying
Alpine violet does not need spraying, but it can be done occasionally, especially on hot days after the sun has gone. You can spray with growth stimulants and succinic acid. I don’t use anything like that at the moment - I don’t see any particular need.
Hibernation
According to my observations, hibernation in the European cyclamen occurs only due to a very modest light mode our latitudes - in winter it is too dark for normal growth and vegetation. However, growth slows down in autumn and winter, but does not stop - with a clear lack of light, winter leaves with long petioles appear. In winter, I keep the pots with cyclamen close to the light, I don’t shade the rare Moscow sun, but I water them almost the same way as in the summer, especially since the air in the apartment is still dry. By February, the plant is already beginning to wake up, so do not delay replanting.
Beautiful cyclamen has several popular names. It is called "alpine violet" and "dryak". They feed on cyclamen roots wild boars, hence the interesting popular nickname “pork bread”. He has a beneficial effect on the atmosphere in the home, this determines the high popularity of the plant among gardeners. What should they be? home conditions For proper care for a flower?
Cyclamen is perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Mirsinov family. Under natural conditions, it is found in the Mediterranean region, Spain, Iran, and northeast Africa.
Cyclamen grows in Syria, Greece, about ten species live in the Caucasus and Crimea. The natural habitat becomes clear from the name of the variety: there are Persian, African, Cypriot, Colchis cyclamen. We provide a description below.
Persian cyclamen is very common among gardeners
The leathery emerald leaves located at the roots take on an oval shape with a heart-like base. They bloom on long petioles of brown-red color, reaching thirty centimeters, and are distinguished by an unusual gray pattern with a silvery tint.
Flowers look exotic. Their interesting appearance misleading in such a way that it seems as if butterflies with a bizarre pattern on their wings are hovering over the plant.
The flowers are curved back, pointed at the tip, and reach eight centimeters in size. They can be painted in different colors: white, pink, red, violet, burgundy, purple, lilac, dark and light. Delicate flowers emit an exquisite aroma, which is used in the creation of luxury perfumes.
Cyclamen blooms from mid-autumn to the end of March. The specific timing depends on the plant variety and conditions. Flowering lasts for three and a half months.
The most common types of cyclomenia: European, alpine, etc.
There are about fifty varieties of indoor cyclamen. There are several groups that differ from each other in appearance:
- short (reach fifteen centimeters);
- medium-sized (reach from fifteen to twenty-five centimeters);
- standard (reach from twenty-five to thirty-five centimeters).
European cyclamen is distinguished by leathery leaves of emerald color with silvery patterns, shaped like a heart. They reach a size of four centimeters. European cyclamen blooms from early spring until autumn.
Two-centimeter pink flowers with a delicate aroma bloom on it. The European cyclamen is native to southern and central Europe.
Cyclamen "alpine violet" grows naturally on the Greek island of Crete. He prefers to settle in dark places where the bright sun does not penetrate.
If you have an alpine violet at home, shade the place where it stands This variety does not tolerate heat, so you shouldn’t place it in hot places. The flower grows actively at the end of March.
"Mix" is not the name of a specific variety. This industrial name, uniting cyclamens different varieties and colors.
How to care at home in summer and winter
Cyclamen actively blooms and develops in autumn and winter. Recommendations on how to care are given specifically for this period.
Correct lighting and temperature
A comfortable place for placing cyclamen is the window sills of windows with western and eastern orientation. He loves diffused light. On a northern window, it will lack sunlight, and when placed on a southern window sill, the plant will have to be shaded so that the hot sun does not burn it.
How to water, humidity
Cyclamen requires moderate watering.
Don't overdry or over-wet the substrate.
Cyclomenia roots are susceptible to rotting, so they only moisten the bottom layer of soil in the pot. When watering cyclamen you should be extremely careful. Avoid contact with plant organs and the center of the rosette. You can water by immersing the pot in a container of water for fifteen minutes.
When watering, make sure that the flower does not rot due to residual water in the leaves. When cyclamen blooms (autumn-winter), it watered with settled water. At the end of flowering, the amount of water is reduced, and during dormancy, watering is stopped.
Cyclamen feels comfortable in a cool and humid atmosphere. It is not placed near heating devices, otherwise the flower will get rid of its leaves and go into hibernation.
To increase air humidity, place a container filled with wet pebbles near the flower. Before the buds appear, cyclamen is sometimes sprayed.
How to feed a plant for flowering
Feed cyclamen during flowering and active growth. Complex mineral fertilizer helps to grow leaves during the period of active development.
You can feed it twice a month. With the appearance of the bud, the amount of nitrogen is reduced and potassium and phosphorus are added.
Choosing a pot for planting and soil
For cyclamen, prepare soil with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction. To obtain the required substrate, mix leaf and turf soil, sand and humus in equal proportions. The soil should be well drained.
A plastic or ceramic pot is suitable. The average diameter of the pot is fifteen centimeters. When replanting, choose a pot two centimeters larger in diameter than the previous one.
Why is peace important for nursing?
The dormant period for cyclamen begins in the summer. It lasts approximately two to three months. With the beginning of the dormant period, cyclamen stops growing. Its leaves wither and are removed completely dry. Water less, the plant is not sprayed or fertilized. It is placed in a place with partial shade.
When at rest, the cyclamen tuber sheds all its leaves. During the rest period the tuber gets rid of all its leaves, but may leave several instances that cannot be deleted. Cyclamen is placed in a dark and cool room with a temperature no higher than twelve degrees.
They do not refuse to water: the tuber is watered twice a month.
Avoid overwatering, which will lead to rotting of the roots. Once the plant produces new leaves and buds, the dormant period will end. Cyclamen is returned to a bright place and watering is increased.
Time and instructions for transplantation
Cyclamens transplantation is difficult, so it is better to replant the plant after the flowering period. Suitable time is August or early autumn.
The procedure for transplantation is as follows:
Reproduction of indoor cyclomen
In an apartment, cyclamen not so easy to reproduce. It is often grown from seeds or propagated by dividing the tuber.
Propagation of cyclamen by dividing the tuber at home is possible Growing by dividing a tuber
During the dormant period, the tuber is dug up and cut. Each new part of the tuber must have a bud and roots. The cut areas are dried and sprinkled with crushed coal. The cuttings are placed in different containers and a greenhouse is organized.
How to grow cyclamen from seeds
Seeds can be purchased at a gardening store or collected independently if you have flowering cyclamen at home. Seeds purchased in the store have a shelf life of up to two years, so Be sure to look at the date of manufacture batches of seeds.
In order to collect the seeds yourself, the plant is first pollinated: using a cotton swab or brush, the pollen of one plant is transferred to another. It is better to repeat the manipulations several times. The time for them is chosen in the morning.
Before planting, do not forget to check the expiration date of purchased seeds. Mature seeds are stored for two months, then they are sown in the substrate, pre-soaked in Zircon. The substrate is prepared by mixing leaf soil, peat and vermiculite in equal proportions. Seeds are placed on the surface, sprinkled thin layer earth and placed in a room with a temperature of twenty degrees.
If temperatures are higher, planting material will go into hibernation, and if lower, it may rot. Containers with seeds regularly ventilate and moisturize.
In about a month the first shoots will appear. The container with the plant is transferred to a well-lit place with temperatures of fifteen to seventeen degrees.
Cyclamen is susceptible to invasion by thrips, cyclamen mites and aphids. To get rid of pests, use products sold in garden stores.
If the cyclamen mite has attacked the plant, insecticidal agents will help When growing cyclamen you may encounter a problem when the plant's leaves turn yellow.
Then it’s worth reconsidering the conditions of detention. Leaves turn yellow due to dry and warm air, improper watering, burns due to direct sunlight, and lack of fertilizing.
Diseases
| Disease | Causes/Symptoms | Treatment |
| Wet rot | The disease is bacterial and manifests itself in the form of wilting leaves and flower stalks hanging from the pot. The florist smells a putrid odor. This disease occurs in warm and humid conditions. |
Cannot be treated the plant is destroyed |
| Gray rot | Appears in damp and cold conditions. Botrytis fungus spores are spread by wind and water. The plant gets sick if the conditions are violated. Mold appears on leaves and buds gray shade. Leaves and flower stalks turn yellow and die Cyclamen has a beneficial effect on emotional people. It fills the room with positive energy, which helps maintain a favorable atmosphere in the house. People have a desire to do good to others. Cyclamen looks beautiful and is worth giving it a place on the windowsill. He will bring peace and tranquility to your home. |
Alpine violet or cyclamen, also called dryakva, is a perennial herbaceous plant that is incredibly popular. The cultivated bush has a rather beautiful decorative shape. The leaves of the bush are dark green, decorated with gray patterns.
Many people ask: how and when does indoor cyclamen bloom? The answer is simple. Flowers are located on long shoots in the form of multi-colored butterflies, and, depending on the chosen variety, they begin to delight the eye in the middle of the autumn or winter months (certain species can begin to bloom only in the spring), and the “fluttering of delicate moths” continues until the end of spring.
All about cyclamen
Solomon's Flower
Where exactly the cyclamen flower came from is unknown, but some countries, including Iran, Central Europe, Greece, Asia Minor and the Mediterranean, believe that it was first discovered on their territory. But it is impossible to know for sure who was able to enjoy the flowering of the tree for the first time, since it dates back to ancient times.
In ancient times, this plant was considered King Solomon's flower. The influential monarch became famous for his wisdom and philosophical approach to life, so for a long time he tried to find a flower with which he could decorate the royal crown. Do right choice it was not easy, since it depends on how elegant and, at the same time, how majestic the symbol of power would look on the monarch. Once the king saw the cyclamen color, he was fascinated by its unforgettable appearance. From that moment on, Solomon was sure that this particular flower would adorn his crown. Soon a golden crown was made in the shape of this flower.
Caring for cyclamen after purchase
If you don’t know what to give to someone dear to you, then indoor plant there will be cyclamenia the best solution this question. It is endowed not only with decorative qualities that attract others, but also has beautiful flowers that exude an unforgettable aroma.
When purchasing a flower, pay attention to the following details:
If you are offered a limp flower with drooping leaves, then you should refuse it. Also note general form, because there should be no mold, plaque or mucous formations on it, since such a plant will probably die soon.
Also, if you bring an infected bush into your home, it can infect other indoor plants.
What popular types are there?
You can find approximately 15 varieties of cyclamen (Cyclamen L.), including:
Cyclamen Persian care
Persian
This is a plant variety that originated in the Eastern Mediterranean. The leaves are heart-shaped and colored in a rich emerald green color, which is diluted with a marble pattern.
The flowers are located on long shoots and in their shape are somewhat reminiscent of butterfly wings. There are flowers in both white and red shades.
You can enjoy the bright flowers for many days. From October to March, cyclamen produces about 100 flowers that will delight you with their aroma. From May to June the bush is dormant.
European cyclamen
Or as it is also called alpine violet, in natural environment can be found in Central and Southern Europe. The plant has smaller leaves compared to the previous species. Depending on what color the cyclamen flowers are will determine what aroma it will emit. Unlike all other varieties, this one does not shed its foliage during hibernation.
Kossky
First discovered on the island of Kos, it differs from other varieties in its petals, which taper towards the base and are endowed with darkening spots.
Ivy or Neapolitan
The plant variety has leaves that differ from other brethren with notched-toothed edges, which have a lot of similarities with the famous ivy. Flowering begins in September or early days November. Flowers form much faster than the leaves of the bush.
Caucasian
Caucasian
The Caucasian variety, which grows in this area in open ground, foliage appears in the fall and exists under a layer of snow all winter.
The leaves can be either round and heart-shaped, narrow or elongated. The color varies from dark green to brown shades. Miniature flowers, the circumference of which does not exceed 2 cm, are painted in shades of pink with dark lilac spots at the base. Tuber Brown forms roots from below.
For growing cyclamen in rooms, mainly the Persian species is used, which includes many varieties and varieties.
You can find standard ones with flower stalks reaching 20-30 cm, medium-sized ones with shoots from 15 to 22 cm, and low plants with shoots with flowers no more than 15 cm.
The most popular varieties:
Any of these names can often be found in ordinary apartment or office space on the windowsill. After all, cyclamen mix was often presented as a pleasant present or token of attention.
How to care for cyclamen at home
It does not require any special care, but if you want it to please you with its beautiful inflorescences and grow healthy, then you need to follow certain rules. 
- The first thing you need to do is find the most appropriate place for a flower. Prefers to grow in a well-ventilated area where there is no direct sunlight. But do not neglect the fact that the plant also does not like drafts, even the slightest.
- Compliance temperature regime very important. Prefers to grow in rooms where there is no extreme heat. The temperature at which cyclamen will feel excellent should not exceed 14-16 degrees.
- If you cannot maintain this temperature on hot summer days, then it is best to move the bush to a basement or other room with an appropriate temperature. Don't forget about lighting, as wood will not grow in the dark. Of course, you can leave the plant in a room where the temperature is no higher than 25 degrees, but the growth of the bush will stop.
- With the onset of cold weather, remove the pot with the plant from radiators, fireplaces and other sources extra heat. Don't forget to water the bush and monitor the humidity in the room.
- If the alpine violet is kept in a room that is too cold and watered too often, it will begin to rot and will soon die.
Is it necessary to replant the plant after purchase or not video
Before moving the tuber to new ground, it must be washed in warm water. Wash off peat that is too stuck to the bulb. As soon as it is completely cleared of the old substrate, it is processed using root. Then they are placed in a pot with drainage and suitable soil for cyclamen is poured.
The following transplants are carried out only if the need arises. As a rule, the reasons are an overgrown root system, which is cramped in a small pot, as well as a change in soil.
Transfer rules 
- Wait until summer, because at this moment the plant comes out of dormancy and is ready for transplanting.
- If young leaves appear on the tuber crops, this is an indicator that the cyclamen needs to be replanted.
- If the plant blooms, then under no circumstances should it be replanted.
- Select the pot well, as the distance from the bulb for the sides of the pot should be about 3 cm.
- The root system must be moved into the container without removing the lump of earth in which it grew before transplantation.
Before replanting, do not forget to take into account the plant variety, since each species has certain characteristics in this procedure. In Persian cyclamen, the root system develops at the bottom of the bulb, so the tuber must be planted so that its upper part is above the soil.
If the roots form along the entire diameter of the tuber, then the latter should be placed deep into the ground.
After the plant has been transplanted, you should:
- Place it in a cool room with diffused light.
- In the first two days, provide cyclamen with moderate watering.
- Next, watering should be done a little more often.
Proper watering of alpine violet
Since the plant is a moisture lover, when growing it in your home, do not forget to provide timely, abundant watering.
How to water cyclamen correctly? Regardless of what time of year you water the bush, carry out this procedure by pouring water into the tray of the pot. As a last resort, remove the leaves with your hand and carefully pour water around the edge of the pot.
The fact is that if water gets on the bush itself or its flower stalks, this will lead to rotting of these areas.
The first signs of improper watering are brown spots, which lead to the subsequent death of the entire bush.
- Use settled water for watering the tree in the room where it grows. Watering with tap water is not recommended.
- In the event that you forgot to stand the water, and you need to water the flower as quickly as possible, then use boiled water, cooling it to the desired temperature.
- Do not let the water stagnate in the pan; after watering and soaking all the soil, pour it out of the container.
If you become the owner of a Persian variety of flower, then water it like an ordinary houseplant, because its bulb is located above the ground.
Fertilizers and fertilizers
In order for the buds to develop well, the soil needs to be fed. As soon as the foliage begins to appear and until the flower stalks appear, feed the plant with mineral fertilizers once every 2 weeks.
Organic matter will also be beneficial for your flower. Should be used with caution nitrogen fertilizing. If you add too many of them, the root system may begin to rot. If the leaves begin to turn yellow, you should use fertilizers that contain iron. The plant itself must be sprayed with iron chelate, and at the moment when it begins to bloom, apply the same fertilizer at the root.
Indoor cyclamen propagation
Dilute this plant It’s not easy at home. The main methods are dividing the bush and growing it from seeds.
Seed propagation
When purchasing seeds, pay attention to the expiration date, since only those seeds that have been stored for no more than 2 years will sprout.
If you already have a flower and want to get seeds from it, then you have to pollinate it with your own hands. Using a brush or cotton swab, you need to transfer pollen from one flower to another. To be sure that the plant is definitely pollinated, perform this procedure more than once. As a rule, the procedure is carried out on a sunny morning.
Before you start sowing, the seeds must be stored for 2 months, and then soaked in Zircon.
To create soil for seeds you will need peat, which must be mixed in equal parts with vermiculite or deciduous soil. Having spread the seeds over the surface of the soil, cover them with a thin layer of substrate. In order for the seeds to germinate indoors, a temperature of 20 degrees is required. If you create conditions with higher or lower temperatures, the seeds will go dormant or begin to rot. Be sure to keep an eye on the seeds and do not forget to ventilate them.
After about 4-6 weeks, the first shoots will appear, which must be transferred to a well-lit room, the temperature of which is no more than 15-17 degrees. After the bulbs and third petal appear, transplant the seedlings into separate pots. After a week using mineral fertilizers, feed them. But do not forget that the dosage indicated on the package must be reduced several times. After about 12-18 months, the plant will have its first flowers.
Dividing a bush or bulb
You can propagate cyclamen by dividing the bush if the plant is dormant.
The first thing to do is remove the onion from the ground and dry it thoroughly. Next, cut it so that each part has roots and buds with leaves. The best individual will be the one with multiple buds.
To avoid infection of the plant, treat the cuts with charcoal and let them dry. After a few days, start planting the bulbs in the container.
Is it necessary to care for cyclamen in winter?
As soon as flowering is completed, all the leaves on the bush begin to turn yellow and fall off. This is an indicator that the plant is entering a period of rest. At this point, you need to provide the cyclamen with special care. 
- Remove all dry leaves and flowers from the bush.
- Those leaves that have not yet turned yellow are cut off closer to the base. The procedure is carried out using sharp cutting objects.
- Watering is carried out infrequently and in small doses. Keep the soil slightly wet so that the tubers do not suffer from drought.
- Place the pot in a cool room, in an area where shade predominates. Remember that the life of the dry duck is maintained thanks to the bulb.
What diseases and pests attack
If you cannot provide the plant good care, then most likely it will be attacked by various insects and infections.
Cyclamen flower, how to care for it at home so as not to get sick:
- The cyclamen mite lives in colonies and can be detected by a coating resembling a layer of dust. Insects live on back side leaf, and their presence leads to its curling, as well as withering of buds and flowers. Insecticides that are applied after all infected leaves have been removed will help you in the fight against pests.
- Thrips are insects that live off the sap in leaves. They lay their offspring in the form of larvae on the reverse side of the leaves. Pests can also settle in the soil and attack the bulb, damaging it. If white spots appear on your pet and the edges of the leaves begin to dry out, then this is the first sign of a thrips attack. An infected plant should be treated with insecticides and quarantined, since these insects can fly and can move to neighboring plants.
What to do if the leaves start to turn yellow
The first reason why the color of the leaves has changed may be a sharp change in temperature. Yellowness can also indicate that the soil does not have enough nutrients, it is waterlogged or too dry. If the plant enters a dormant period, then yellowing is a normal process.
Why doesn't cyclamen bloom at home?
- If the room temperature is too high, the alpine violet will not produce flowers. Reducing the temperature will help cope with this problem.
- By spraying the bush 2-3 times a day and wiping its leaves with a damp sponge, you will also help it bloom.
- Lack of fertilizer for full development add phosphorus and potassium supplements to your pet's care and flowering is guaranteed.
What medicinal properties does drakva have?
The ancient physician Hippocrates was able to discover medicinal properties of this plant. Its tubers can relieve any inflammation, and are also endowed with soothing and antimicrobial properties.
People use onion juice, which can cure many ailments. With its help, you can cure sinusitis, get rid of various kinds of pain, radiculitis, osteochondrosis and many other diseases.
But it is worth considering that this plant should be used very carefully, as it contains toxic substances that lead to vomiting and dizziness.
Sometimes cyclamen poisoning can lead to convulsions and difficulty breathing.
What signs is the plant associated with?
The Romans believed that cyclamen was able to protect the family from the evil eye and damage. Therefore, they put it in a prominent place so that evil person failed to cause any harm.
Nowadays, many people also believe that the plant takes away all negative energy.
Growing an indoor alpine violet at home is considered a good indicator, since thanks to it, benevolence and tranquility will always prevail in the family.
The flower should be placed in the bedroom, because according to ancient beliefs, it also helps to enhance male potency.
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