Although flowers are strongly rooted in the spring season, the truth is that there are plants that offer us their maximum floral splendor in other seasons of the year. Therefore, there is no reason to give up the color, joy and beauty of flowers in winter, because despite it being a cold season, some species bloom in these months.
This is the case of cyclamen or cyclamen, a tuber plant that belongs to the Primulaceae family. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean area and is characterized by flowers with large petals, which can be pink, purple, orange or white. It also has intense green leaves and its root is a black tuber.
The peculiarity of the cyclamen is that it blooms in winter, between the months of October and May. It resists the cold very well and does not need too demanding care, making it a perfect plant for those people with less green thumb. If you take proper care of it, it can measure between 30 and 40 centimeters.
As mentioned, cyclamen adapts without problems to low temperatures. So, if you live in an area with a stable climate you can leave it outside in winter as well.
Indoors, it must be placed in a illuminated area, but without direct sunlight, as this could dry it out. Also, keep it away from heat sources such as a radiator or fireplace.
If you want your cyclamen to bloom lustrous, you should avoid overwatering it, as it could rot. Water it once a week or when you notice that its substrate is completely dry. It is best to water it by immersion, placing the pot with holes in a container with water for about 10 minutes. Next, let it drain into a plate but then remove the excess water. It is also not advisable to wet its leaves or petals.
Every two weeks it is advisable to add a liquid fertilizer rich in potassium to the irrigation, so that the plant receives all the nutrients it needs. If you notice that its leaves turn yellowish, it will be because the plant needs a corrector for its iron deficiencies. In this case, try not to overdo it with humidity when watering.
The pest that most threatens cyclamen is a fungus called botrytis. To keep it at bay, keep the plant airy and in a well-ventilated area, not too close to other plants. Remember the importance of not flooding its soil and not getting its petals or leaves wet.
