Cyclamen is a beautifully flowering tuberous plant that belongs to a large group of more than 20 species. Lovers of indoor plants often grow it on windowsills. But this plant is not for beginners. Failure to comply with the rules for maintaining a crop leads to a rapid deterioration in the condition of the plant, causing wilting and death. Even experienced gardeners are not immune from mistakes, so it is important to know how to revive cyclamen. It is not always possible to do this, and if the attempts are successful, then you will have to properly care for the plant, observing all the standards and recommendations.
What kind of flower is this
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Specialized sources call cyclamen “Alpine violet”. This is due to its wide distribution in the Alps. People use completely different names, such as pork bread and dryakva. The real birthplace of culture is the Mediterranean coast. Under natural conditions, the culture grows in the countries of Southern Europe and Central Asia.
Flower growers value cyclamen for its high decorative qualities, which are present throughout the growing season and reveal themselves to the maximum during the flowering period. Not only the buds look beautiful, but also the leaves. They are rich green, leathery, and have a persistent silver pattern on the surface. The shape is original. Round, on long petioles, with a jagged border, so the plants look elegant. The color palette is wide, the flower can be a snowy hybrid, or it can appear literally black, being a rich burgundy.
Attention! One of the advantages of the plant is its long flowering. It lasts about 3 months and occurs in winter or early spring, so butterflies towering above the cyclamen dilute the dreary grayness characteristic of the season.
Features of growth
Cyclamen can be grown from seeds if special conditions are met and sowing technologies are fully maintained. The seeds are buried in a fertile substrate, a greenhouse is organized, covering the container with planting material with glass or plastic film. This is required to create the greenhouse effect. But it is very important not to overdo it; it is important to ventilate the greenhouse daily to avoid waterlogging.
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The germination process is always long. The first shoots appear no earlier than a month later. Terry, varietal cyclamens take even longer to hatch – up to six months. After germination, the plants are transferred to a cool place and the temperature is maintained within +14-16 degrees. At first, growth will not be intense, this is due to the fact that the plant spends all its vital energy on the formation of a tuber and the development of the root system.
3 months after the sprouts appear, the cyclamen can be transplanted into a permanent pot. By this time, at least 3 true leaves should form on it. If everything is done correctly, the plants will be healthy and strong. Violation of cultivation technology will lead to the death of planting material.
Cyclamen diseases
If your flower pet has drooping leaves, and care is optimal and precise, then the reason for this condition lies in the disease. The main problem for cyclamen is various fungal infections. Why do pathogenic microorganisms appear on a flower? The reason again lies in improper care. If you over-moisten the soil, then with a high degree of probability pathogenic microorganisms will appear in it after some time.
Sick flowers look like this:
- the leaves wither. And very often on the one hand;
- they may turn yellow;
- leaves take on a deformed appearance;
- Mold or other symptoms of disease development may appear on the leaf blade.
If a plant dies, it is often due to root rot. And it all starts with the leaves starting to fall and a putrid smell coming from the soil. If you do nothing, the tuber will die. The disease can be caused by various insect pests, which also appear as a result of poor care. Often the reason why a flower has withered is the appearance of aphids or cyclamen mites on it. To avoid the appearance of pests, proper care and daily inspection of the plant to identify parasites is necessary.
Causes of death why the plant disappears
To understand how to save cyclamen, you need to understand the true causes of problems. Main factors:
- Contact of a young tuber or leaf blades with moisture. If the liquid was cold, the result will be lightning fast, the plant will begin to turn yellow and dry out, and eventually wither.
- Failure to comply with recommendations for organizing fertilizing. It is prohibited to exceed the norms for the use of mineral and organic fertilizers. Oversaturation of soil with nitrogen is destructive.
- Staying the plant in the open sun. Yellowing of leaves is a result of contact with direct sunlight. If measures are not taken in a timely manner, the flower will die.
- Reducing humidity in the growing room. Drought is harmful and can be a major cause of pest attacks.
- The plant is exposed to drafts or cold. In this case, the leaves and buds die or wither.
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If the flower is significantly damaged, it will be difficult to save it; the plant will not have enough strength for rehabilitation. Treatment with growth stimulants, such as Zircon or Epin, will help increase the chances of recovery.
Rules of care
Many inexperienced gardeners believe that caring for cyclamen is difficult. But in reality this is not entirely true, you just need to follow the care recommendations:
- During flowering, the plant will need a temperature of +12..+14 degrees, this is optimal.
- A large amount of light without direct rays of the sun is welcome.
- Proper watering is also very important. Water should not get on the leaves and stem of the flower. Watering is carried out carefully, along the edge of the pot or into a tray. Excessive moisture will cause rot. We wrote about saving a flower after overwatering here.
Is it possible to save
You can save the plant only at an early stage of the problem. If irreversible changes have occurred, nothing can be done. For help to be effective, the cause of the lesion must be accurately determined and the harmful effects eliminated.
Replanting helps restore the plant. The gardener will have to prepare high-quality soil, a suitable pot and expanded clay drainage. If pest activity occurs, it is recommended to use chemicals (insecticides). The development of fungal diseases determines the need to use fungicides. But such information is not enough. For the work to be effective, you need to find out how to save cyclamen from death in each specific case.
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How to resuscitate at home: detailed instructions
There are no general and universal programs for the restoration of cyclamen. The most important thing is to review the algorithm for caring for the plant and improve its living conditions. The most serious problem is often improper watering. Due to excess moisture, the underground part rots, and due to lack of moisture, the flower develops worse.
Attention! Cyclamen does not tolerate foliar spraying, but sufficient environmental humidity is required to maintain its viability. It is especially difficult for a flower to survive the winter and this is due to the operation of heating devices. To correct the situation is very simple, just place the flower on a tray with moistened expanded clay, and throw a damp cloth over the radiator.
Learn more about how to revive cyclamen at home in the next video.
What to do if leaves wither: algorithm of actions
A planned transplant will help solve the problem. Most often, such a symptom is associated with rotting of the root system, and the chance of salvation is directly proportional to the degree of damage. If there are affected parts on the tuber, they should be removed. This can be done with a sharp knife or scalpel. The instrument is pre-treated with an antiseptic, and the cut is made to capture healthy tissue.
Next, the cut site is treated with Previkur, using 1 drop per 2 tablespoons of liquid. The treated tuber is dried at room temperature, and after drying it is planted in a moist substrate. If there is rot on the surface, it is simply cleaned off, and the affected area is treated with crushed coal or ash for disinfection.
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The algorithm of actions when yellowing is detected on a plant can be presented as follows:
- Inspect the above-ground parts, treat and clean the affected areas. If the condition of the tuber is assessed as critical, it is immersed in a pink solution of potassium manganese and kept in it for several minutes.
- After treatment, the underground part is kept in a dry place for 2 days. This will stop the further spread of fungi.
- A sterile substrate is used for planting. To do this, soil that meets all the criteria for cyclamen is calcined in the oven or spilled with potassium permanganate.
If no lesions are found upon inspection of the plant, yellowing of the leaf blades may indicate the beginning of a dormant period. At this time, the greenery gradually dries up and dies, the tuber goes into hibernation.
How to revive a bush after pests
Green soap or insecticidal soap can be used to control pests. The product is safe for humans and plants, but effectively kills insects. The leaves are washed with the preparation, the plant is sprayed on both sides of the leaf.
Attention! Treatments are repeated many times; daily use of the compositions is acceptable.
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It is allowed to use broad-spectrum insecticidal preparations. Fitoverm and Agravertin are considered the best. The peculiarity of the products is safety and absence of a pungent odor. Plants are treated every 7 days, the manipulation is repeated 2-3 times.
Preventative measures or how to properly care
Cyclamen is a plant that is demanding in terms of growing conditions, so its care must be of high quality. The florist should be guided by the basic rules of maintenance:
- Maintain optimal room temperature. The plant does not tolerate elevations above +20 degrees and reacts painfully to decreases below +10 degrees. If the conditions are not met, the flower may become sick.
- Does not tolerate direct sunlight. Feels best on a western windowsill. In the east and south it needs protection from the sun or placement away from the window. In the north, flowering will be sparse or not occur at all.
- Water for irrigation should be at room temperature. When irrigating, it is important to avoid contact of liquid with the tuber and leaf blades.
- Feed the flower moderately. Do not overuse mineral supplements.
Attention! If the owner adheres to these recommendations, there will be no need to revive the cyclamen. In most cases, diseases arise from non-compliance with living conditions.
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Cyclamen will be the best decoration for a window sill in winter, provided that its care is properly organized. The main reasons why diseases occur are improper watering or excessive use of fertilizers, and pest infestation. When the first signs of damage are detected, the flower must be revived. Untimely intervention entails aggravation of the problem and leads to the death of the culture.
Prevention
It is best not to let the situation get to the point where the plant has to be helped. In addition to proper care measures that will prevent cyclamen from withering, you can do the following:
- planting and replanting it in soil that has been previously calcined, this serves as a good disease prevention;
- from time to time, water the soil in the pot with a very weak solution of potassium permanganate, which will prevent the spread of bacteria and fungi in it;
- When fertilizing cyclamen, do not overdo it with fertilizers containing nitrogen; in addition to inhibiting the flowering of the plant, they weaken its immunity;
- water the flower with soft, settled water at room temperature;
- avoid excess moisture in the soil and in the surrounding air, as well as extreme cold in the room; these factors contribute to the fact that cyclamen leaves can quickly wither.
