there are two potential culprits. Either the plantisn’t getting enough light or fertilizer. If your plant has gone an entire year without blooming, it may need more light. Just make sure to keep it out of direct sunlight. Fertilize regularly from spring to fall, and use a fertilizer with...
SpeciesStreptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia Native RegionEast Africa Fully Mature9 Months Hardiness ZoneUSDA 11-12 SeasonYear round ExposureIndirect sun Height6” – 12” ColorsPurple, White, Blue, Pink, Multi MaintenanceModerate PestsSpider Mites, Cyclamen Mites ...
times the height of the bulb is often recommended), (2) plant deeper in sandy soils, less so in heavy soils, (3) plant deeper in the North, less so in the South. Deeper planting is said to enhance longevity and to keep bulbs from dividing into so many smaller bulbs that blooming ...
Thrips can be problematic in the flowers because it’s easy for them to hide in the long, tubular blossoms.Cyclamen mites, whiteflies, andaphidsare also attracted to these plants. For the most part, proper care and the right amount of humidity will keep these pests under control. ...
I didn’t have any luck with the seeds, but the idea of a flowering plant blooming in my garden where there is still snow on the ground stuck in my mind. It is not often that Mother Nature delights us with flowers in the winter. Florist cyclamen andfrosty fernsare other plants that ...
How to Keep Christmas Plants Thriving (After the Holidays!) Caring for Cyclamens Planting Potting Christmas Cacti When selecting a pot for a Christmas cactus, be sure to choose one that has a drainage hole in the bottom. This helps to keep the soil from getting too wet. ...
Cyclamen mitescan affect African violets. They are nearly impossible to remove completely, so disposal of the infected plant and isolation of nearby plants is recommended. Spider mitescan also be an issue. Powdery Mildewappears as fuzzy white blotches on stems and leaves. ...
Add more early-blooming bulbs such asfreesiaor anemones Top with more potting soil and a thin layer of mulch Overplant with pansies, heuchera, hardy cyclamen or dusty miller if you’d like a filler while waiting for the bulbs to grow. ...
If you wish to keep your cyclamen blooming, here’s how: In early spring, cyclamens naturally stop blooming; leaves will turn yellow as the plants go dormant. Gradually reduce water until June and pick off the dead leaves. Set the plants outside in partial shade, and water and feed regul...