Cyclamen

Leatherleaf

Cyclamen and Leatherleaf Care

Cyclamen

Leatherleaf

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Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

By dividing rhizomes, tubers

Plant Maintenance

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight

Full Shade, 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

Prune for size control

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Watering Cyclamen and Leatherleaf

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 Leatherleaf Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Cyclamen and Leatherleaf 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 Leatherleaf is as follows:

Watering Cyclamen in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Cyclamen in Winter: Average Water
Watering Leatherleaf in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Leatherleaf in Winter: Average Water

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Cyclamen and Leatherleaf 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 Leatherleaf diseases is very important factor of Cyclamen and Leatherleaf Care. These plant's diseases are:

Cyclamen: Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails and Squirrels
Leatherleaf: Pests and diseases free and Red blotch

Cyclamen and Leatherleaf Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Cyclamen and Leatherleaf care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Cyclamen and Leatherleaf 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
Leatherleaf pruning: Prune for size control

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

Cyclamen fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Leatherleaf fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Does not require fertilizer once established