Cyclamen hydroponics

Planting cyclamen in water has also begun to appear in Europe in the last two years. Because this cultivation method makes cyclamen break away from the traditional flowerpot and matrix, it is not only clean and beautiful, but also can endow the blooming cyclamen plant with a variety of cultivation and application forms, appear in the market, and win the warm welcome of consumers.

In fact, cyclamen is not difficult to grow in water. First of all, we should choose satisfactory cyclamen potted flowers and prepare containers for hydroponic cyclamen, so that we can begin to make hydroponic cyclamen. Hydroponic cyclamen should deduct the bought cyclamen potted flowers together with the substrate (flower soil) from the basin, put them under the faucet and wash the matrix clean with a gentle flow of water, or you can put the plant together with the matrix in a water basin filled with water. rinse the matrix in water, and then rinse it with tap water. Note that during the entire process of removing the matrix-be sure to act gently to avoid damage to the cyclamen root system. Washed cyclamen plants can be placed in a pre-prepared hydroponic container, plus water, beautiful hydroponic cyclamen is made. It should be pointed out that there is no need to add any fertilizer to the water to cultivate cyclamen. The nutrients in the bulb roots of cyclamen can maintain the normal growth and flowering of cyclamen plants for 6 weeks. At the same time, the height of the water surface should be kept below the bulb. According to the evaporation of the water, water can be added to the container twice a week to maintain the height of the water surface.

Water culture time and method cyclamen florescence is from October to June, so the water culture time is from September to April, the selected cyclamen plants are removed from the pot, wash the matrix adhered to by the root system with 20 degrees Celsius warm water, and be careful not to hurt the root. Then put it directly into a pre-prepared container, the depth of the water is flush with the rhizosphere, the deepest can not exceed 1 / 3 of the bulb to prevent the corm from rotting. Finally, put it in the right place in the room, add water and nutrient solution regularly. After the flowers failed in water for two to three months, the plants were taken out and planted in the cultivation medium for the summer.

Water quality, water temperature water cyclamen water used had better be mountain spring water or magnetized water, the water quality is clean, not turbid, not precipitated, and contains a variety of trace elements necessary for plants, there is no need to change water during the whole water culture period. Tap water contains chlorine, which is disadvantageous to the growth of flowers, and it is easy to become turbid and precipitate. Change the water every few days and try not to use it. The water temperature should be close to the indoor temperature at that time, ranging from 10 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Light, indoor temperature cyclamen like the sunny environment, water containers should be placed on the indoor sunny table or windowsill, not directly on the radiator. Indoor temperature to 15 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius is the most appropriate, the highest no more than 25 degrees Celsius, the lowest not less than 10 degrees Celsius.

The hydroponic method of cyclamen, which grows cyclamen in water, has only begun to appear in Europe in the last year or two. Because of this cultivation method, cyclamen leaves the traditional flowerpot and matrix, which is clean and beautiful, and can give the blooming cyclamen plant a variety of cultivation and application forms. As soon as it appears in the market, it has won the warm welcome of consumers. In fact, hydroponic cyclamen is not difficult to grow. First of all, we should choose satisfactory cyclamen potted flowers and prepare containers for hydroponic cyclamen, so that when the preparation work is completed, we can begin to make hydroponic cyclamen. Hydroponic cyclamen should deduct the bought cyclamen potted flowers together with the substrate (flower soil) from the basin, put them under the faucet and wash the matrix clean with a gentle flow of water, or you can put the plant together with the matrix in a water basin filled with water. rinse the matrix in water, and then rinse it with tap water. Note that the action must be gentle in the whole process of removing the matrix to avoid damage to the roots of cyclamen. Washed cyclamen plants can be placed in a pre-prepared hydroponic container, plus water, beautiful hydroponic cyclamen is made. It should be pointed out that there is no need to add any fertilizer to the water to cultivate cyclamen. The nutrients in the bulb roots of cyclamen can maintain the normal growth and flowering of cyclamen plants for 6 weeks. At the same time, the height of the water surface should be kept below the bulb. In general, according to the evaporation of water, water can be added to the container twice a week to maintain the height of the water surface. Water culture time and methods the florescence of cyclamen is usually from October to June of the second year, so the water culture time is generally from September to April of the second year. The selected cyclamen plants are removed from the pot and washed with 20 ℃ warm water to wash the matrix adhered to by the root system. Then put it directly into a pre-prepared container, the depth of the water is flush with the rhizosphere, the deepest can not exceed 1 / 3 of the bulb to prevent the corm from rotting. Finally, put it in the right place in the room, add water and nutrient solution regularly. After the flowers failed in water for two to three months, the plants were taken out and planted in the cultivation medium for the summer. Water quality, water temperature water cyclamen water used had better be mountain spring water or magnetized water, the water quality is clean, not turbid, not precipitated, and contains a variety of trace elements necessary for plants, there is no need to change water during the whole water culture period. Tap water contains chlorine, which is disadvantageous to the growth of flowers, and it is easy to be turbid and precipitate. It should be changed every few days and should not be used as far as possible. The water temperature should be close to the indoor temperature at that time, usually 10 ℃ to 20 ℃. Light, indoor temperature cyclamen like the sunny environment, water containers should be placed on the indoor sunny table or windowsill, not directly on the radiator. The most suitable indoor temperature is 15 ℃ to 20 ℃, the highest is not more than 25 ℃ and the lowest is not less than 10 ℃. Can cyclamen be hydroponically cultivated? Guide to hydroponics and maintenance of cyclamen

Cyclamen, alias rabbit ear flower, rabbit flower, a crown, radish begonia. Flower language is introverted. Cyclamen is very suitable for potted plants, especially indoor potted plants can often see its figure. Next we will explain the hydroponic culture methods and maintenance guidelines of cyclamen.

1. Growth characteristics

Belong to cyclamen genus of Primulaceae. Cyclamen plant height 15-40cm, with flat round fleshy tubers. The leaves grow at the tip of the tuber, with long stalks, subcordate, green with silvery markings and blunt teeth of different sizes. The flower is drawn from the axilla of the leaf, how large, with a fleshy long pedicel (15-25cm); sepals 5-lobed, petals 5, base connected into a short tube, on the reverse roll twisted, such as rabbit ear-shaped, hence the name "rabbit ear flower". The plant type is more like a fairy stepping on the clouds, elegant incomparable, so it is also known as "cyclamen". Flowers and colors are rich, there are white, red (bright red, purple, orange red, pink), purple and mixed colors, etc., some have fragrance. The florescence lasts as long as 5 months. It is a precious potted flower in winter and spring.

2. Hydroponic culture method

The main results are as follows: (1) before resuming growth after dormancy of cyclamen in late August, corms with more than 10 leaves, more than 3cm, no disease and insect pests and healthy growth were dug up and washed for hydroponic culture.

(2) generally, bulbs above 3cm should choose containers with diameter and above 15cm. The corms to be transplanting were anchored in the planting cup with foam, ceramsite, water moss or vermiculite, and the first and third parts of the corms were exposed, the growing points could not be buried, and the roots were immersed in the nutrient solution. From soil culture or substrate culture to hydroponic culture, it is appropriate to slow down the seedlings for one week. See the light in the morning and evening one week later, and the whole day after one month. The suitable height of nutrient solution is 1pm 2 which submerged the root system.

(3) the garden test nutrient solution was selected, and the concentration was about 1 to 2 of the standard concentration, and the pH6~7,.25- was changed once every 30 days.

3. Maintenance guidelines

(1) temperature and light

The suitable temperature for cyclamen growth is 10-20 ℃. If the temperature is higher than 30 ℃, the plants will go into dormancy, and if the temperature is over 35 ℃, rotting roots will occur. The safe overwintering temperature in winter is 10 ℃, and freezing injury will occur if the flower is lower than 10 ℃. Cyclamen likes to scatter enough light and avoid direct sunlight.

(2) watering

When the indoor air is too dry, it is easy to make cyclamen buds dry and black, at the same time, the leaves will gradually turn yellow, and the flowering period will be shortened obviously, so water should be sprayed to the leaves frequently to increase air humidity.

(3) fertilization

Hydroponic cyclamen is added when changing water, and can be nurtured with clear water after flowering.

(4) changing water

At the beginning of cyclamen hydroponics, put the plant in the shade and change the water every 5 days. After 1 week, new roots can grow at the bottom of the bulb, which can be moved to a place with plenty of light for maintenance. When the water rooting reached more than 5cm, it was maintained with hydroponic nutrient solution. The hydroponic cyclamen is shown in the picture.

(5) Disease and pest control

Hydroponic cyclamen is prone to soft rot and aphid disease. In the high temperature season from July to August, if the ventilation is poor, soft rot is easy to occur, which should be prevented in time. Can prune thick old leaves and withered leaves; if aphid disease is found, kill it in time, and observe whether there is recurrence at any time.