Cyclamen is an amazing plant that stands out among flowering vegetation. However, the properties of the flower are such that it must necessarily go into winter "hibernation". At the same time, cyclamen during dormancy also requires special care in order to begin to bloom profusely in the future.
Why does cyclamen go into hibernation
This crop does not bloom at all in hot weather. And in order to accumulate strength for future growth, cyclamen discards foliage.
In the cyclamen flower, the resting period can last until the end of summer, after which young leaves appear. Due to the fact that the culture goes into hibernation for the summer, it is less likely to suffer from diseases and blooms afterwards.
Flowering cyclamen
What to do when cyclamen begins to rest
For proper care, it is important to know when the cyclamen flower goes into hibernation. Most often, this period begins after the buds fade, in late spring.
By the beginning of summer, the bush becomes weak and withers. The rest period lasts from late May to late August. In winter, the indoor flower blooms actively.
Important! With improper care and non-compliance with temperature conditions, the plant does not go into hibernation. However, then it feels bad, blooms worse, and can become ill.
How does the hibernation period begin at the indoor flower?
How to help a flower go into hibernation
Cyclamen at rest passes gradually. What to do and how to recognize the symptoms of soon falling asleep should know all the owners of the culture.
The first symptom that the plant is getting ready for bed is the lack of buds. At a time when cyclamen retires, it is important to reduce watering. The bush actively stores the necessary substances, so excessive moisture can act as a source of fungal infections.
Leaves that begin to dry out must be carefully removed. Move the plant to a shaded place.
The resting period of the indoor flower
Artificial introduction of cyclamen into the resting phase
In order for the plant to survive until the next season, you need to know how to send cyclamen into hibernation.
Many home flower owners make a mistake by pruning the leaves and raising the air temperature artificially. Such actions will lead to the following consequences:
- leaves are twisted and deformed;
- buds become small and the bush blooms poorly;
- indoor flower is often damaged by disease.
In order for the plant to begin to prepare for rest, a bush should be shaded and it will fall asleep on its own.
Important! Sometimes the flower does not go into hibernation and can bloom throughout the year. At the same time, a certain period of time passes between the period of the appearance of the buds.
Storage and care for sleeping cyclamen
To ensure that culture does not change its characteristics, it is important to know how to maintain cyclamen in the summer. Unlike the flowering period, summer care has some differences that must be taken into account.
In a pot
In the house, you should choose a shaded place. Most preferred would be a place on the balcony in the shade.
During the period of "hibernation" the plant is watered very rarely - once every few weeks. This helps maintain the proper moisture level and prevents the risk of rot.
Tuber storage
In fridge
Another method to store the root, put it in a cold place.
The most commonly used refrigerator. To do this, the tuber of the home flower is placed in a paper bag and sent to the department for vegetables.
Attention! During the conservation period, the tuber should be moistened once a week.
When and how to “wake up” a plant
At the end of summer, it is important to know how to wake cyclamen properly after hibernation. Very often, with improper care, tuber damage occurs, so the plant does not begin to produce young leaves. The tuber is carefully inspected for rot.
Also carry out such events:
- The tuber is transplanted into new soil containing all the necessary minerals. As a nutrient soil, a mixture of humus and leaf soil in equal proportions can be used. To increase air permeability, it is necessary to add a small amount of sand.
- To wake up the bulbs, the pot should be transferred to the balcony and the frequency of watering increased. Lowering the temperature at night will contribute to the appearance of young leaves.
Awakening of a flower after hibernation
In some cases, if the culture is purchased in stores, it is difficult to maintain the tuber. Since chemicals were used to care for the flower, they harmed the root system.
Caring for cyclamen after resting
After the appearance of young leaves, it is necessary to care for the flower more carefully. Watered flower once every few weeks. Complex substances are used as top dressings. The plant is exposed on the windowsill and shade a little from sunlight.
It is also important after the flower has woken up to transplant to a new growth site. Such a procedure should be carried out immediately after waking up.
Houseplant Care
Important! When fertilizing, use nitrogen fertilizers with caution. Excessive amounts of nitrogen can negatively affect the appearance of buds.
Growing cyclamen at home is not difficult. However, the bush, unlike other crops that bloom in the hot season, goes into a dormant state.
