Cyclamen forest and other street types: garden, kosky, mix

Cyclamen is a familiar flower to many. It is also called the alpine violet. A less common name is duck. What the name "cyclamen" means is controversial among many. Some believe that it is associated with the Greek word kuklos, which translates as "round", while others think the name hints at the ideal shape of the tuber.

What does the Lesnoy cyclamen look like and which family it belongs to

The flower belongs to ornamental plants. Indeed, its flowering is so impressive that it is able to become an adornment of any place on which it grows.

Cyclamen Forest

Cyclamen is a herbaceous perennial plant. It comes from the Primulaceae family of the Mirsin family. It is distinguished from its congeners by the small size of the inflorescence. The color of the flowers is pink, lilac, red with the presence of dark spots, similar to the eyes. The homeland of the alpine violet is Asia Minor, the Mediterranean, and northeastern Africa.

This flower was first discovered in Israel on mountain peaks covered with snow. In the 17th century, he found himself in Europe. It began to be grown in pots in English houses. At that time, cyclamen was still considered wild, but its popularity began to grow. Since then, breeders have bred many different varieties of this wonderful plant.

Description of common types

Currently, there are more than 50 different species and hybrids of cyclamen. They all differ in appearance and care.

Cyclamen Forest

This plant is wild. It has dark green leaves. The shape is round. There is a spider web pattern on the leaf plate. On the edges - wavy, jagged. On the reverse side, the leaves are purple in color. Blooming time of street cyclamen: from the first days of March to the very late autumn, the last days of November.

Cyclamen kosky

Cyclamen Kosky

This species is well known to those who live on the territory of the Republic of Adygea and the Krasnodar Territory. It is quite difficult to meet in other places. In nature, it grows in the Caucasus Mountains and foothills. The size of the tubers is 8 cm. The leaves are green with white spots. They have a rounded shape. The color of the flowers is lilac, white-spotted. Less common are pure white flowers.

Cyclamen Mix

One of the most charming flowers. It has a rich green foliage. If you look closely, you can see the ornament. This variety is easy to grow at home, knowing some "tricks".

The growth rate is average. An adult plant is up to 15 cm high. It blooms annually. As a rule, it occurs during the winter period. Very beautiful green leaves. The surface has patterns of golden and gray colors.

Cyclamen Kuznetsova

This flower can be found naturally in the Crimea. And it will not work to grow it in any other place. He just won't grow. It has dark green foliage with a whitish pattern and a purple underside. Flowering begins at the end of February.

The following varieties are popular among flower growers:

• Persian;
• Lulu;
• Umbrella;
• Patio.

Cyclamen ivy

Cyclamen: poisonous or not

For some growers, cyclamen matters as a home flower. They grow it in pots on windowsills, so it is quite reasonable that many people have a question: is cyclamen poisonous? Experienced gardeners speak of it as an ornamental plant that combines poisonous and healing properties. For example, it contains a substance such as cyclamine, which is very toxic in its pure form. From it, cyclomeretin is obtained, which is used in folk medicine for the treatment of rhinitis, sinusitis, gastrointestinal disorders.

Cyclamen can be planted in open ground

In Russian climatic conditions, it is rare to find this flower in flower beds, but it is quite possible to grow it in open ground if you choose a frost-resistant variety and properly organize the plant for wintering.

Garden frost-resistant cyclamen

Such a cyclamen in the garden at the dacha blooms from the very beginning of spring to the end of November. At the same time it perfectly withstands low temperatures. The tuber of the plant is strong, juicy. Located at the surface of the ground. The main advantage is the delicious aroma that delights the entire flowering period.

Cyclamen ivy: planting and care in the open field

This is one of the most decorative varieties. The flowers of the plant are very delicate, so the question arises whether such a cyclamen can be planted outside. It is difficult to imagine that such a plant can be frost-resistant. However, the ivy-leaved cyclamen can tolerate frost on the street.

Cyclamen bulbs can be mailed and planted outside, or planted in a pot and kept on a windowsill. Regardless of the place of planting, special plant care is not required. All you need is to water on time and in the required amount, apply fertilizers, remove flowers that have withered. Several times a season it is worth treating with acaricides.

When the forest cyclamen blooms

Blooms in autumn, in the first two months. The peculiarity is that buds first appear in front of the leaves. The leaves themselves can sprout after flowering. Small flowers. Approximately 1.5 to 3 cm long. The petals are pale pink. A V-shaped spot is clearly visible on the petals. It is located at the base of the flower. The flowers are single, the petals are slightly bent. Those flowers that have withered are pinched off directly from the tuber. Cut off is undesirable. The rupture site should be treated with powdered charcoal.

There are varieties with white buds. More often they can be found in a cultural environment than in natural conditions.

Plant transplant

How cyclamen reproduces

Growing an alpine violet in a garden or on a windowsill, you can propagate it in several ways:

• dividing an existing tuber;
• using "kids".

Germinating seeds

There is an option to grow a flower from seeds, but this will take a lot of time. It will take a whole year to wait for the first flowers. It is impossible to speed up this process.

Before germination, the seeds are soaked for 12 hours in water or wrapped in damp gauze. Only after this procedure is it planted in the ground.

Rooting cuttings

The most efficient way to grow is by cuttings. You just need to pinch off the shoot and plant it in the soil in the garden.

Cyclamen transplant

These flowers need a transplant over time. And those that grow in the open field, and those that are in pots. This is necessary to keep the plant healthy, so that it remains attractive both in summer and winter.

You cannot carry out the transplant procedure during flowering. In general, you do not need to touch the plant once again at this time.This can lead to negative consequences, even the death of the flower.

Elongated leaves are one of the problems when growing a flower on a windowsill.

Possible problems when growing cyclamen in the garden

In any phase of growth, improper care can create problems. They can be avoided by carefully following the care and cultivation recommendations.

One of the problems is the change in the appearance of the leaves during the growth process. There can be several reasons why the leaves of cyclamen are stretched:

• too high indoor and outdoor temperature;
• excessive watering;
• high humidity.

Cyclamen is one of the most beautiful ornamental plants. It is difficult to find a grower who has not grown or heard of this plant. Today there are many varieties of this amazing flower, among which everyone can choose the most beautiful and beloved for themselves.