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Cyclamen is very often found in our homes as an ornamental plant. This flower has a wide range of colors in its inflorescences, so it fits perfectly into the “home garden” organized on the windowsill. Some gardeners are faced with the fact that the plant withers. This article will tell you why cyclamen withers and how to deal with it.
Rest period
Among the large number of species and varieties of cyclamen, each plant has a dormant period, but at different times of the year. For example, “Persian” cyclamen rests in spring and summer, and “European” cyclamen rests in autumn and winter. As soon as the flowering period ends, the plant stops growing and gradually gets rid of old leaves. First they turn yellow and then die completely. In this case, yellowing of the leaf part of cyclamen does not have any negative consequences. This process is natural and natural for most indoor plants. There is absolutely no point in panicking about this.
Why do problems occur with leaves and flowers?
The flower may look unhealthy because its leaves and inflorescences are withering. There are always reasons for this.
Leaves may wilt for the following reasons:
- if the flower is cramped in a real pot;
- if the bud has not been fertilized for a long time and there is a lack of nutrients in it;
- presence of pests;
- diseases.
ADVICE! When flowers fade at the same time as the leaves, you should pay attention to the soil in the pot and smell it. If you smell mold and acid, and the soil for the flower is covered with a greenish coating, then it is better to transplant the plant into another soil.
How to revive cyclamen at home
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First, it is necessary to develop a program for its restoration: completely review the conditions of keeping the flower and conduct an external inspection of the plant.
To be saved you should prepare:
- new container for planting;
- pre-disinfected nutrient substrate;
- any drainage material;
- purchased pest control products.
Healthy looking cyclamen
What to do if cyclamen has dried out
Increasing the humidity level in the room will help save the flower. You can perform resuscitation using a tray of water installed nearby or heavily moistened sphagnum.
Treatment of yellowed leaves is performed as follows:
- All damaged aerial parts of cyclamen are removed. The wounds are treated with any disinfectant.
- The tuber is removed from the substrate and also disinfected with brilliant green, manganese or charcoal.
- The flower is left without soil for a day in the fresh air.
- The new soil is pre-calcined in the oven or watered generously with a weak solution of manganese.
- After transplantation, the plant is left in the shade for 2 days. To prevent the cyclamen from wilting and the leaves starting to turn yellow, watering is practically stopped.
Transfer
Correctly carried out procedures will not allow the flower to turn yellow and disappear in the future.
How to save cyclamen that is dying from pests
Cyclamen is dying, what to do? First of all, you should inspect the entire plant. At the first sign of pest damage, emergency rescue measures are required.
How to revive a cyclamen plant that has been attacked by pests? Spraying the plant with a special soap containing insecticides will easily combat the invasion of aphids and various mites. Processing is carried out on the surface of the sheet.
Damage to the species by mites
It is also recommended to use Fitoverm and Agravertin. They are perfect even for indoor use. They should be applied every two days until the pests disappear completely.
How to save heavily flooded cyclamen
The plant loves water very much, but if it is overwatered, the root can rot. It should be urgently transplanted into new soil. Further watering is carried out along the edge of the pot.
On a note! Root watering will lead to damage not only to the leaf blades and tubers, but also to the death of the flower.
When replanting, you should trim off all areas with signs of rotting. To disinfect cuts, charcoal treatment is used. It is better to revive damaged parts with the help of the drug Previkur. Planting in new soil should be carried out only after the root system has completely dried.
Excess moisture
Cyclamen disappears - what to do if it freezes
Another reason why cyclamen withers is keeping the plant at an inappropriate temperature. It is urgent to create comfortable conditions for the plant. For healthy growth, it requires a temperature of +15... +17 degrees. He feels great on a balcony or loggia. But when the temperature drops, it should be brought into a warmer room.
Important! All frozen parts of the plant must be carefully cut off and the flower must be fed with any complex preparation.
Features of growth
Cyclamen can be grown from seeds only with strict adherence to technology. The container with planting material must be covered with cellophane (pre-drill holes in it for air to enter) and placed in a warm place. The first shoots will appear in 25-30 days. Some varieties have a longer germination time - shoots of the Kiss and Apple species will appear only after 5-6 months.
The appearance of the first shoots is a sign that the plant needs to be moved to a cooler place. Next, a tuber grows from each bore, and a shoot with the first leaf is formed from it. The growth of young seedlings occurs imperceptibly, as they actively build up the root system (the growth of greenery above the surface is temporarily suspended). You need to replant cyclamen into a permanent pot after 2-3 leaves appear . If all the rules are followed, this occurs 90 days after the appearance of the first shoots.
Pests
An invasion of pests can cause yellowing of the foliage of the Alpine violet. Cyclamen is overly susceptible to various types of pests, which are sometimes not so easy to fight, especially when there are small children and animals in the house.
Thrips
The most harmful and annoying insects with a small body size. Pests are difficult to detect. Thrips feed on plant sap and are located on the underside of the leaf. Rot develops in areas affected by thrips.
The difficulty in dealing with thrips lies in the fact that the insects are too nimble and move with lightning speed from one place to another.
If pests are not visible to the naked eye, they can be noticed by the main signs: falling pollen from flowers, darkening of leaf blades along the edges, poor flowering and thin holes on the leaves.
In the fight against thrips, you can use Actellik. The substance is effective, but the smell is pungent. To ensure the effectiveness of the work done, the plants should be sprayed again after a week.
Aphid
Aphids - small insects cause great harm to indoor flowers. They are located on the underside of the leaves and feed on the sap of the plant. You can notice aphids by the result of their vital activity - their presence is evidenced by a sticky coating on the leaf blades, on which fungal diseases subsequently develop. The foliage curls, withers and falls.
A soap solution works well against aphids. If fungus is noticed on the affected areas, it is recommended to cut off these leaves and discard them.
"Fitoverm" is a good bioinsecticide, suitable for controlling various types of aphids.
Mite
The cyclamen mite affects not only cyclamens, but also other indoor plants, such as Saintpaulias. The damage from a tiny spider is enormous. If you look closely, the spider will certainly come into view. Ticks do not tolerate light, so they are located among the foliage. Increased dryness of indoor air promotes the appearance of pests.
Signs of a plant being damaged by the cyclamen mite: leaf blades become thinner, discolored, and curl. Dark spots appear on the leaves. The buds cannot open to their full potential, the flowers turn out shapeless and ugly.
To treat cyclamen against ticks, it is necessary to set the diseased specimen aside from healthy ones. Acaricides must be used to control ticks. The chemical has a detrimental effect only on adult individuals, so it is recommended to carry out treatment three times with an interval of 7 days. During this time, new individuals will emerge from the eggs, which will also die during re-treatment. By maintaining optimal humidity, you can prevent the appearance of mites on indoor flowers.
Preventive measures
To prevent the plant from withering or other negative consequences, it is worth taking preventive measures, or knowing how to properly care for this variety of indoor flowers:
- The room where the plant is located should be cool. If the room temperature is kept within +6...+12°C, then cyclamen can bloom for up to six months.
- The lighting should not be too bright; it is better to try to keep it diffused.
- The soil needs to be prepared loose, with a weak reaction and good drainage, for example, ready-made soil is suitable for plants such as violets.
- Do not select a large and deep pot.
- Replanting cyclamen is done once every 2-3 years, and the container should be chosen larger than the previous one.
- Planting depth will depend on the type of plant.
You should not bring the flower to a state where it requires emergency help. In order for cyclamen to grow and bloom normally, it is necessary to fulfill a minimum number of requirements for caring for it. If you follow all the rules, then cyclamen will grow on average for another 15 years and delight your household with its lush flowering.
How to care if cyclamen was saved
Home care for alpine violet flowers
After all rescue measures have been carried out, the flower needs to create comfortable conditions:
- The plant should be in a sunny place.
- The room temperature should be up to +17 degrees.
- Watering should be carried out only after the top layer of soil has dried.
- For rehabilitation purposes, the plant should be sprayed with a weak Epin solution.
- Fertilizing needs to be done twice a month. It is recommended to use phosphorus-containing preparations and potassium fertilizers.
Well-groomed plant
Advice! The dosage of fertilizer for a “cured” plant should be halved.
By properly creating the conditions for cyclamen, you can admire the beautiful flowering plant throughout the year. Responsible implementation of all rules will prevent the negative impact of diseases and pest attacks.
