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Cyclamen and Bromeliad Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Moist but well drained, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Watering Cyclamen and Bromeliad

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Cyclamen and Bromeliad Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Cyclamen and Bromeliad care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Cyclamen and Bromeliad is as follows:

  • Watering Cyclamen in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Cyclamen in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Bromeliad in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Bromeliad in Winter: Average Water

Cyclamen and Bromeliad Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Cyclamen and Bromeliad diseases is very important factor of Cyclamen and Bromeliad Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Cyclamen: Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails and Squirrels
  • Bromeliad: Pests and diseases free

Cyclamen and Bromeliad Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Cyclamen and Bromeliad care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Cyclamen and Bromeliad pruning is done as follows:

  • Cyclamen pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

  • Bromeliad pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Cyclamen and Bromeliad fertilizers are as follows:

  • Cyclamen fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Bromeliad fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer