Amazing, beautiful and vibrant cyclamen is not only an adornment of the house, garden, but also used in folk and official medical practice. Today, the world knows several varieties of this plant, but medicinal properties are inherent only in the forest. The widespread use of the flower for medical purposes has even led to the fact that some species are listed in the Red Book.
Cyclamen forest and other garden species
Cyclamen is classified as a decorative culture, characterized by incredibly beautiful flowering. There are a lot of varieties and types of hybrid. Flowers differ from each other in height, features of cultivation and care, as well as color. Recently, it was this flower that began to enjoy great popularity, which is growing rapidly every year.
Alpine violet forest
What does cyclamen look like
Forest cyclamen is a grassy perennial that differs from its relatives in small inflorescences. It belongs to the Mirsinov family and originates from Asia Minor, the Mediterranean Sea and North-East Africa. The flower is also called alpine violet and gorse. These are perennial tuberous herbs that have ovate, kidney-shaped terry leaves with a heart-shaped base. The flowers are pink, lilac single with dark eyes. Speaking of cyclamen, which means its name, botanists still do not know.
Description of common species
Today, there are more than 50 varieties of alpine violets. All of them differ in attractive appearance and brightness of colors.
Cyclamen forest
A flower of this species is wild, you can meet it in the forest. The leaves are dark green in color, rounded with whitish patterned stains. Bottom leaves are purple, the edges are wavy or jagged. This species blooms from early spring to late autumn. During flowering, a delicate fragrant aroma with a honey note is issued.
Cyclamen Kos
Residents of the Krasnodar Territory and Adygea are well acquainted with the Kosme cyclamen. It is this flower in these places that is massively sold on the Dzhugba highway and markets on Valentine's Day and March 8. In nature, you can meet the species in the foothills and mountains of the Caucasus. The tubers grow to 8 cm. The leaves are rounded white-spotted. The flowers are predominantly lilac, but they are also white.
Dryak, grade Kossky
Cyclamen mix
A charming flower with bright green leaves, which shows an attractive ornament. Many beginner gardeners are confident that it is impossible to grow this variety at home. But, as practice shows, this is not so. For those who know certain tricks, to grow a flower is not difficult.
The variety was bred by the breeder and is a perennial herb with an average growth rate.
Note! The tubers of the cyclamen mix are poisonous.
The plant grows to 15 cm. It blooms every year, mainly in the winter. The leaves of cyclamen mix are green with golden and gray patterns. On powerful peduncles single multi-colored flowers are formed.
Cyclamen Kuznetsova
This unique flower can be found only in a small territory of Crimea. Nowhere else can a variety be planted, as it will not grow. The leaves of cyclamen Kuznetsov are dark green in color with a whitish pattern. On the underside, their shade is purple. The plant begins to bloom in late February.
Kuznetsov alpine violet variety
As for other species, there are still a lot of them. The most popular are Patio, Persian, Umbrella, Lulu and many others.
Poisonous or not
Many are familiar with this flower and prefer to keep it at home. He is in great demand. Someone grows it on a window sill, in a garden plot, and someone enjoys its view in natural places of growth. As a result of this popularity, many are wondering if cyclamen is poisonous or not.
Experienced gardeners consider this flower not only beautiful, but also in an amazing way, combining poisonous and healing properties. The funds that contain this plant are successfully used to combat many diseases.
Since glycoside is contained in the root of cyclamen, the plant is poisonous and should be used for medicinal purposes only under strict medical supervision.
Note! It is strictly forbidden to use the flower for treatment on its own, since even low dosages with an unprofessional approach can lead to negative consequences.
Briefly about the history of the appearance
The variety was first discovered on snow-capped peaks in Israel. In England, the plant began to grow in pots in the middle of the 19th century, despite the fact that it was considered wild. In 1650, the plant came to Europe and from that moment began to be in demand, which is still rapidly progressing. Today you can find different colors. They can be one-color, two-color, with a border, a multi-color frill, and this is not the limit. Breeders are constantly working on the withdrawal of all new varieties and shades.
Is it possible to land cyclamen on the street
Many people wonder when planning to grow cyclamen whether this flower can be planted in open ground. On the territory of Russia, it is not often possible to meet cyclamen in a flowerbed, since the flower is considered mainly an indoor plant. But, despite this, to grow this flower in the flowerbed is quite feasible, even with wintering.
Garden frost-resistant
Garden cyclamen from early spring to late autumn, that is, almost all summer pleases with its unique attractive appearance. Plants differ in that they tolerate frosts perfectly. Plants are distinguished by juicy and strong tubers, which are located near the surface of the soil. The main advantage of frost-resistant garden cyclamen is its unsurpassed aroma, which will delight the gardener for a long time.
Cyclamen elegans
Cyclamen ivy: planting and care in the open ground
One of the most enchanting varieties is the cyclamen ivy. This flower has excellent frost-resistant properties and delicate flowers. You can plant such cyclamens on the street or in the house.
Regardless of the place, the growth of the flower does not need to be especially taken care of. It is enough to properly prepare the soil and water it in a timely manner, systematically feed it, remove wilted flowers, and also process it with acaricides several times.
How to breed
When growing cyclamen in the garden, it can be propagated by tuber, this is done in two ways. One is the separation of the existing tuber, the other is the use of subsidiaries.
Seed germination
Using seeds, you can breed the plant, but it will take a lot of time. The first flowers in this case will appear only after a year, this time cannot be accelerated. To germinate the seeds, you must first soak them for 12 hours in wet gauze or water, and only then plant them in the ground.
Growing Alpine Violets from Seeds
Rooting cuttings
The most effective way to grow a flower is considered to be propagation by cuttings. To do this, gently pinch off the process and plant it in open ground.
Transfer
During the cultivation of cyclamen in open ground and in pots, the plant must be systematically transplanted. This is necessary to maintain his health and attractive appearance.
Transplanting a flower is strictly forbidden during flowering, as any action can lead to irreparable consequences and death of the plant. To correctly perform the process of transplanting cyclamen in the country or in the apartment, you need to wait until the flowering ends and only then proceed.
Many people wonder if cyclamen can be transplanted into the street. The answer to this question, of course, is positive, since initially these flowers grew exclusively in natural conditions. Therefore, street cyclamens feel much more comfortable.
Possible problems in growing in the garden
At any stage of growth, improper care can lead to problems. For example, if you write out a cyclamen bulb, then subsequently it may not justify the hopes of the grower. Another problem is the modification of leaves and flowers during growth. Why do cyclamen leaves stretch:
- hot air
- excess moisture;
- high humidity.
Bicolor Alpine Violet
Cyclamen is rightfully considered one of the most common flowers. It is difficult to meet a person who does not know the meaning of cyclamen and does not have an idea of his appearance, since he is completely unlike any other.
