It is well known that the cyclamen does not like to stand on dry ground. Watering is considered the top priority in care. But how often should you reach for the watering can and what does the frequency depend on?
Both too much and too little water is fatal to cyclamen
The watering frequency depends on many factors
Basically, you can stick to the following advice: only water the cyclamen when the top layer of soil has dried out. You should absolutely avoid that the bulb together with the roots is in the dry. This is deadly for cyclamen!
The following factors, among others, affect the frequency of watering:
- Location (indoors or outdoors, sun or shade, etc.)
- substrate
- season
- vegetation phase (flowering period, growing period, dormant period)
- Age of the plant (seedling or mature)
tips and tricks
If the cyclamen is watered too often or too little, it becomes more susceptible to disease and pest infestation. This is especially true for cyclamen in the apartment.