Cyclamen is loved by many flower growers thanks to its gentle flowering in the winter and easy care. However, in the cultivation of this unpretentious plant, there are pitfalls. There are frequent complaints that the cyclamen turn yellow leaves. We will try to explain why this happens and how to help the plant in this situation.
Why do the leaves turn yellow?
In fact, the yellowing of the leaves of the cyclamen leads to errors in care during the period from November to March, that is, when the plant blooms. Most often the cause of why the cyclamen turns yellow is the excessively dry and warm air in the room in which the flower is contained. The fact is, for a plant, the ideal room is a room in which the temperature fluctuates between + 12 + 16 ° C. If the thermometer's column exceeds + 20 ° C, the flower feels uncomfortable, which is manifested in a change in the color of the leaves.
Cyclamen wilts and turns yellow, and with improper irrigation, that is, when the soil is not sufficiently moistened, or, conversely, too much moisture.
In addition, the cause of why the leaves of the cyclamen wilt and turn yellow, can be direct sunlight on the plant. In general, the flower can not be called light-loving, most of all it is suitable for places with scattered light.
In some cases, the yellowing of leaves in cyclamen leads and the lack of bait with mineral fertilizers. By the way, it is necessary for the plant throughout the entire period of active growth and flowering.
Well, if such a disaster befalls your pet in the warm season, that is, in the spring or summer, there is likely no cause for frustration. The fact is that during this period the flower is in a state of rest, and therefore discards the leaves.
Cyclamen: yellow leaves - what to do?
The measures to save a resident of a window sill depend on the causes that caused the yellowing of the leaves. So, for example, if your home temperature exceeds 20 ° C, we recommend placing the flower in a cool room. It can be a warmed balcony, a veranda, a poorly heated room.
If cyclamen turns yellow with a strong dryness of air and lack of moisture, it is important to arrange for the plant proper irrigation. It should be regular and done on time: do not wait until the earth's clod is completely dry. In this case, the immersion method is ideal: pour warm water or room temperature into the container, and install a pot with cyclamen there. The time to which the plant should be left should not exceed one hour. If the house is very hot, you can spray the air near the flower, but not the plant itself.
By the way, overmoistening is also dangerous for the cyclamen: it has yellowing of the leaves, covering the soil with mold and rotting roots. To save the plant, it is necessary to remove the affected leaves, transplant the flower into a new land, and carefully wash the pot and process it with vinegar or take a new one.
If we talk about what to do if the cyclamen withers, and its leaves turn yellow due to a lack of nutrients, it is recommended to fertilize complex mineral fertilizers once a week, they can be bought in a flower shop.
If the yellowing of the leaves of the cyclamen is associated with a rest period, then the flower should be placed in a cool room and occasionally watered to keep the tuber almost dry. All dry leaves should be carefully removed. At this time, the plant does not need top dressing, so it should be stopped. By the beginning of autumn cyclamen usually comes to life again, enters the active vegetation period. Therefore, it is necessary to update the soil and resume the old care.