For RB Plant the period of production and sale of potted Albenga cyclamens has just started.
The cyclamen is the flower that adds colour to our winters with shades that cover the entire ranging from the more powdery to the more vibrant.
Read our news for tips about care and maintenance post flowering!
The production and sale of cyclamen plants has returned to RB Plant.
The cyclamen plant dates right back to ancient times.
The plant, belonging to the Primulacee family, can be grown in pots or in the garden.
What advice can we give to those who would like a terrace or garden full of colourful cyclamens?
The cyclamen: how to care for the plant
Above all else, the cyclamen needs the correct temperature; this plant naturally grows in fresh and humid environments.
The most important thing to remember is to avoid high temperatures that will cause the plant to turn rapidly yellow until all its flowers die. This flowering plant does not require much care but a few essential rules should be respected.
It is essential that the cyclamen is correctly watered and that it has excellent drainage in order to retain the necessary level of water.
The cyclamen plant should be watered only once the soil is dry to the touch, but it must never go thirsty! Falling flowers and leaves are a clear alarm signal that the plant is too dry.
The cyclamen: post flowering
One of the fundamental rules is that the cyclamen plant must be watered from below so that the water never touches the stem and leaves, as this would cause them to rot.
The plant’s soil must be wet but not excessively wet and the excess water should always be drained away.
Once every two months it’s a good idea to apply soluble fertilizer in limited doses so that the plant’s flowering capacity is not affected.
Once flowering is over, the cyclamen enters a resting phase. The yellowing of the leaves can make it look like the plant is dying but this is only a phase.
How to make the cyclamen re-flower
Once the flowering period has finished, any dead leaves should be removed before leaving the plant in a fresh dark place to rest for two months. After this two-month period, it is possible to start watering the plant again abundantly. It’s important that the soil is immersed in the water. In this way, the plant will re-flower, bringing vitality and colour to your terraces and gardens for many years.