The variety of florist cyclamen (c. persicum) was ‘ plant ‘ during the Christmas holiday in the Victorian era. Today he is making a comeback in popularity. Cyclamen the name comes from the Greek word circle referring to round Corm which it grows. Was also called Poor mans violet Orchid, Alpine and Persian violet.

Cyclamen

The flowers with exclusivity shaped usually have 5 petals which can be single, double or delicately ruffled which come in shades of pink, Purple, fuchsia, salmon, mauve, red and pure white petals, as well as two tones. Are sometimes described as a cluster of butterflies hovering over a Rosette of leaves range. The flower stalks rise above ronda-heart-shaped leaves that are marked with a silver or silver wide margins. The plants vary a great pattern that grows up to 14 inches tall for minis f-1 hybrid that are prolific bloomers.

Cyclamen plants care
Florist cyclamen is a houseplant blooming season cool that with proper care can last on average 2-3 months or more. It requires bright indirect light and should be placed in the coolest room in the House with night temperatures 50F and around 65F during the day to keep longer flowering provide high humidity (pebble tray) and keep it away from heating vents. Therefore, the same soil moisture is essential, water the plant from the bottom by emersing the pot in a bowl full of water. Another option is the water-side pot avoiding tuber and leaves. Be sure to drain the excess water. Avoid pouring water directly on the tuber, because this can cause the tuber rot.  Allow the plant to dry a bit before watering again.  Feed your Cyclamen with strength of 1/2 of a well balanced liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks. Too much fertilizer will produce leaves more than flowers.
Remove any faded flowers and leaves yellow or damaged, twisting the trunk at the base of the Corm and pulling it out markedly.

Problems 
Yellow Foliage may indicate that the plant is too hot or too wet. Yellow leaves with brown spots are a sign of disease fungus botrytis).
Insects: Aphids, mites cyclamen, red spider mites

Re-Blooming a Cyclamen isn’t easy, but it can be done. Some only discards the plant when it is done blooming while others will take up the challenge. When the installation is complete, blooming, gradually reduce watering.  Once the leaves turn yellow, stop watering all together. This will convince the cyclamen to an inactive period you need to rebloom next year. Store onions in your pot or take them out of the pot put in paper bag and store in a cool (50F), dry, dark place. In may or June relationship onions 1/2 above the soil line in soil cool place in bright room cool and begin to water and fertilize regularly. When new growth appears, move the plant to a dark spot in summer. Since the climate cooler sets (autumn) bring back inside to enjoy the flowers.

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