Tuesday, April 28, 2009

When does cyclamen stop flowering?.And what do we do after they stop flowering with the bulbs?

I have 3 beautiful cyclamen plants which came with the pre stared bulbs . When does cyclamen stop flowering?.And what do we do after they stop flowering with the bulbs. How should i store them for next season

When does cyclamen stop flowering?.And what do we do after they stop flowering with the bulbs?
As the days get longer, late spring to early summer depending on where you live, the cyclamens will go into dormancy. They will stop flowering, and the leaves will dry up. I just keep mine in the pots, watering them only very occasionally, just enough to keep the tubers from shriveling up (maybe once a month or so.) Then keep the pots in a sheltered location, such as under a porch roof, and begin watering regularly when you see the new growth beginning in late fall or early winter. I have kept cyclamens going for more than 5 years in this way, repotting them in spring if the tubers are getting too large for the pot. I now have many new plants which started from the seeds. The seedlings grow pretty slowly, but it's very cool to increase my collection for free.


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