Cyclamen is one of the most beautiful indoor plants. There are several types of cyclamen. The most common are the Persian and European species. Each species is beautiful in its own way, and any of them will be able to decorate the room with their bloom.
Many flower growers fell in love with indoor cyclamen precisely for its flowering and unpretentiousness. But difficulties in care arise even when growing such plants. Lovers of home flowers often complain about Persian cyclamen: the leaves turn yellow. We will try to explain the reasons and tell you how to help the plants.
Causes of yellowing leaves in cyclamen
Yellow cyclamen leaves are not always a plant disease. If the flowers on the plant do not fade, and the leaves turn yellow, then this means improper care.
Usually, the leaves most often turn yellow from November to March, during the flowering period of the plant. The main reason is improper care. The most common reason why cyclamen leaves turn yellow is the inclusion of the centralheating during this period and dry air in the room where the cyclamen is located. And this plant grows well at an air temperature of + 12 + 16 ⁰С. When the temperature rises to 20 ⁰С, cyclamen leaves change color.
Also, the yellowing of the leaves is affected by improper watering (excessive or insufficient).
Direct sunlight that hits a plant has a detrimental effect on it. Cyclamen begins to wilt and turn yellow because it prefers shade or indirect light.
Lack of mineral fertilizers also leads to yellowing of the leaves. Top dressing is necessary for cyclamen throughout its growth and flowering.
Why do cyclamen leaves turn yellow in summer and spring? Don't worry if they turn yellow in summer or spring. During this period, cyclamen is in a dormant phase and simply sheds its leaves.
Causes of leaf deformation
Sometimes the leaves on cyclamen curl, deform and turn yellow. This can be caused by pests: mites or aphids. For treatment, the plant must be treated with a special insecticidal soap or sprayed with Fitoverm or Agravertin preparations. These drugs do not have a negative effect on the plant.
Measures to save cyclamen from yellowing leaves
When the room temperature is high, you need to take the flower to a cooler place. It can be a glazed and heated loggia, veranda or winter garden.
It is necessary to monitor the sufficient level of soil moisture. Not worth itoverdry the soil or overmoisten. The ideal way is to immerse the plant in a container of warm water. The duration of the procedure should not exceed one hour.
To raise the humidity of the air, the space around the flower can be sprayed with water from a spray bottle. Just do not spray the flower itself, it can be detrimental to the plant. You can also put a flower pot on a pallet with wet pebbles - this will increase humidity and create comfortable conditions for cyclamen.
Why do cyclamen leaves turn yellow? Excessive moisture is also dangerous for cyclamen: the leaves turn yellow, the soil becomes moldy, and the roots rot. To save the flower, the yellow parts are removed, the plant is transplanted into a new soil, the pot is thoroughly washed with water, and then disinfected with vinegar or a new one is bought.
With a lack of nutrients, it is recommended to feed the plant with fertilizers, which can be purchased at specialized stores. This procedure should be done once a week.
In the warm season, cyclamen is placed in a cool place and watering is reduced to a minimum. Dried leaves must be removed in a timely manner. It is also necessary to stop feeding the flower. In September, put the plant in a lighted place and resume feeding and watering, and cyclamen will delight you with abundant flowering.
Care Tips
Why cyclamen leaves turn yellow, we found out. To prevent this from happening, you must follow simple rules:
- Do not allow the soil and tuber to dry out duringflowering.
- Do not pour water on the tuber itself, do not provoke decay.
- Transplant the plant every 2 years, while the tuber should be above the ground.
- Remove old leaves.
If at the same time cyclamen is sick, the leaves turn yellow and fall, it means that you are doing some actions incorrectly. Take care of the flower, and it will delight you with abundant, long flowering.
