Cyclamen is considered one of the most loved andpopular houseplants, which is not surprising, because it admires its original beautiful flowers that decorate any room! In total, two subspecies of cyclamens are distributed in room culture: European, as well as Persian. The difference between them is that the Persian blooms in the winter period, when other plants, including the European cyclamen, mostly bloom. 
Cyclamen characteristic
Cyclamen is a perennial plant that formscorm. As a rule, tubers differ in a flat-round shape with a diameter of fifteen centimeters. The cyclamen tuber has one growth point, and if damaged, the plant may first become sick, and eventually die. In the period of active growth, rosettes are formed on the tubers, which have rather magnificent leaves and flower stalks with single flowers, up to twenty centimeters long. A plant bush can be up to thirty centimeters in height. However among the cyclamen there are also low-growing varieties, the height of which is not more than fifteen centimeters. The leaves of the cyclamen may have a round and cordate shape, they are located on the petioles of a red shade. Their length is from ten to fifteen centimeters, and the color is dark green, with a peculiar silvery pattern. Today, breeders continue to develop new varieties of cyclamen, reproducing ever more colorful and bright varieties with different colors. Today we will look at how to grow a cyclamen properly and take care of such an exotic plant, and also identify the main problems that you may encounter during the growth of the cyclamen, namely, why it sometimes turns yellow and dries. But first let's figure out how to choose the right plant. Buying cyclamen, pay attention first of all to its leaves and to the tuber. Foliage should not be damaged, flaccid or dry at the edges. But on the tuber there should be no signs of rot, it should be smooth, not wrinkled. It is best to buy cyclamen in the beginning of autumn, when the plant is actively blooming. It is desirable that the flower already has many buds when buying. 
Problems in the cultivation of cyclamen
Everyone who has ever encountered growingcyclamen, wondered why the plants periodically turn yellow leaves - this problem continues to be the most difficult and incomprehensible for many. It is worth saying that the cause of any problem is in the wrong care of the plant. Because it is important to know how to provide the plant with comfort in the room. If you notice that the cyclamen suddenly turns yellow, and the flowers remain healthy and strong, the reason is likely to be excessively dry warm air. This plant does not tolerate temperatures above seventeen degrees. A sharp yellowing can be facilitated by a lack of liquid or direct sunlight. The rotting of leaves and peduncles, which can lead to the death of cyclamen, is one more problem. This is the reason for the waterlogging of the soil, especially if the water gets to the top of the tuber. In any case, do not water the sprout part of it - make watering as carefully as possible. Sometimes cyclamen have a short flowering period, which can trigger overdried air, too high air temperature or bad watering. There can be many reasons, and it's difficult to identify one. Most importantly - do not forget to feed the plant throughout the growth period, as well as during flowering. And, finally, the deformation of the leaves. As a rule, this is due to the defeat of aphids or mites. Once you notice that the pests have appeared, begin to wash the cyclamen, or rather, its leaves, with a special insecticide soap. As an alternative, use soap, designed for animals. In addition, spray the plant with special preparations, such as Fitoverm or Agravertin - they do not smell and will not have a negative effect on cyclamen. About how to prevent the appearance of ticks, we'll talk later, but for now, give some tips for caring for the cyclamen.
We care for the cyclamen correctly
Like all plants, cyclamen has its own characteristicsand nuances in the process of leaving. The temperature, for example, should be cool. It will be enough thirteen to fifteen degrees. Note that the temperature should not fall below ten and rise above twenty degrees; if you do not comply with the recommended temperature conditions. then soon you will get a sad result: one day you will find that the leaves of the cyclamen have turned yellow, and the buds have wilted. There are some rules that apply to lighting. The place where you placed the cyclamen should be well illuminated. Not bad, if the light is diffused and bright enough. But direct sunlight should be avoided - slightly plant the plant at lunch time, but in the evening or early in the morning, direct light will go to the plant for good. Considering why the leaves turn yellow, it is worth mentioning about watering. We used to say that an overabundance or a lack of moisture will immediately affect the plant. During the growing season, watering should be stable and regular - use the immersion method. And during the watering, pour the water closer to the edge of the pot. Try not to allow stagnation of liquid in pots with a plant. Water for irrigation must stay for a while, so as not to provoke the development of rot or yellowing. Those leaves and flowers, which strongly turn yellow and dry, should be carefully cut with scissors, trying not to damage the area of the sprout. Now about the humidity. Cyclamen is a plant that prefers air of high humidity. Arrange the pot on a tray with pebbles or wet turf - for a cyclamen it will be perfect. Spray the plant is not worth it, better moisten the air around it from a spray with a fine spray. A special approach requires care for the cyclamen after flowering. In particular, this applies to the Persian variety. After cyclamen fades, you need to cut flowers down to the tuber, and cut irrigation and stop fertilizing and feeding. Dried and yellowed leaves should not be cut, but twisted at once with petioles. Closer to the spring, when the leaves that remained are completely dry, the cyclamen will go into a state of rest. It is at this time it's time to stop watering. It is necessary to put the pot with the plant on its side and place it in a cooler place. Here it should be until the middle of July. After this, the plant is rearranged to a shaded place, preferably in the fresh air. It is necessary to periodically moisten the soil - it should always be moderately moist. As soon as you notice the first leaves, this will signal a transplant. Cyclamen transplantation also has its own rules - during this process, the soil is completely changed. For indoor plants suitable for such a soil: part of leaf and humus earth in combination with the share of turf and sand. During the transplant check the root system and remove all rotted, damaged and diseased roots. You do not need to buy too big or too small a pot for cyclamen. The most optimal diameter is thirteen-fourteen centimeters. 
Fighting mites
Answering the question, why does the leaves turn yellow and drybuds, you need to remember about the pests of the plant. Cyclamen, as a rule, is exposed to the tick. The yellowness and dryness of the leaves indicate that the mite has affected the plant. If the flowers bloom, the pest can also infect them - in the near future they will start to wrinkle and fade. It is important not to allow such infection and recognize it on time. Buy an insecticide spray in the store and dilute it with water. Put the pot with a cyclamen in the water and properly irrigate the plant, including the lower leaves. Spray aerosol residues over the plant and allow the material to settle. Now take the cyclamen out of the bucket and put it in its usual place. Repeat the procedure in a couple of weeks to prevent infection. It is better to treat the plant in the evening, already with the onset of darkness, after all at this time the tick is especially active. Good prophylaxis is a periodic inspection of the cyclamen tubers, which must also be cleaned and treated in cases where the tick has harmed the plant. For treatment use the same aerosol, the substances of which will help cyclamen easily survive the rest period and the subsequent transplant. Cyclamen is a beautiful house plant that will never cease to please its owners with exquisite beauty. The rules listed above are sufficient to provide cyclamen with competent care and to grow an impressively beautiful plant that will bring comfort and tranquility to your home.
