Spring Sowbread

Spring Sowbread Care

Cyclamen Repandum

What is the plant

Flowers appear in spring, in the wild from March to May, reddish pink with a darker reddish purple nose, fragrant with a sweet scent. The corolla lobes are reflexed, 15-25mm long, 5-10mm wide, (var baborense, 20-30mm long, 7-11mm wide), with pointed tips, generally 180 degrees twist, no auricles at the base.Leaves appear in early spring, full grown by flowering time, thin blade, heart shaped to triangular, edges faintly lobed with slightly scalloped margins, dark green background with a pale green or grey-green jagged zone or patches around a dark green central triangular area, underside pale green or purplish, 2-15cm long, 1.5-15cm wide.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

12°C - 15°C

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water it very sparingly in spring. when summer comes, move your cyclamen to a warm and dark or shaded spot in your home, and stop watering completely for two to three months. the warm-weather dormant period is a good time to repot, which you should do every other year or so.
Pruning
It is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.

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Sunlight
In most cases, plants receiving no outdoor light should be lit from 16 to 18 hours each day. If some additional light is received, 12 to 14 hours each day may be adequate. Lights should be used at the same time that plants receive window light.
Soil
Most often planting instructions will suggest planting in loam soil. Loam soil should be rich in minerals and nutrients for the plants and loose enough that roots and spread out and grow strong.
Temperature
Cool temperatures are essential to extend your plants lifeabout 15 to 18°C during the day, and ideally 12 to 15°C at night. The flowers and leaves will fade quickly in an overheated room.

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Container
Ceramic pots are the most popular type of containers for houseplants today. You'll find them in all kinds of styles, colors, and sizes. At one time, the clay pot was the most common container for indoor plants. When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Popularity
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