Such a pot with a cyclamen is quickly bought. The flowers look too beautiful and decorate the apartment. When the flowering period is over, many plant lovers throw their cyclamen into the trash. But is that really necessary?
How to plant cyclamen in the garden?
Cyclamens can be planted in the garden, ideally in late summer. Choose a partially shaded location on the edge of the wood and ensure humus-rich, well-drained and moderately nutrient-rich soil. Plant the tubers 5 to 6 cm deep into the soil.
Can you plant cyclamen in the garden?
If you have a garden, you should plant your cyclamen in the pot outside into the countryside after it has bloomed. Most cyclamens available commercially are well hardy. They can last for several years in the garden if well cared for.
When should the cyclamen be planted?
The best time to plant cyclamen is in late summer. Then it is about to reach its long flowering period and still has enough time to take root properly until winter.
Which location is best?
The location for the cyclamen should ideally be in partial shade on the edge of the tree. But this plant can also cope with a shady location. The only thing she can't get used to is the blazing sun. If grown indoors, the cyclamen should be in a bright and cool place, such as in the bedroom or stairwell.
What should the substrate be like?
The following substrate properties benefit the growth and well-being of a cyclamen:
- neutral to alkaline pH value (the tolerance limit is slightly acidic)
- humus-rich
- permeable
- moderately nutritious
- Environment not dry and not wet, but moderately moist
Which planting partners enhance the effect of the cyclamen?
Since the cyclamen blooms late, it should be planted in combination with similar perennials. Examples of well-suited planting partners in the bed are:
- Heather
- Blue Fescue
- Sedum
- Chrysanthemums
- Erika
How can cyclamen be propagated?
Cyclamens multiply through self-sowing without asking. If you want to take the sowing into your own hands at home or outdoors, you should consider the following points:
- sow immediately after the seeds are ripe
- Soak seeds in water for 24 hours
- Cover 0.5 cm with soil
- keep moist
- Germination temperature: 15 to 20 °C
- Germination time: 1 to 2 months
Tips & Tricks
Don't plant the cyclamen tubers too deep or too shallow! They should be covered with soil about 5 to 6 cm.
