Freesia

Cyclamen

Freesia and Cyclamen Care

Freesia

Cyclamen

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1 Care

1.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

1.2 How to Plant?

From bulbs

From bulbs, Seedlings

1.3 Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

1.4 Watering Plants

1.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant

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

1.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

1.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

1.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

1.5 Soil

1.5.1 Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic

1.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

1.6 Sun Exposure

Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Indirect sunlight

1.7 Pruning

Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little 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

1.8 Fertilizers

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

1.9 Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

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

1.10 Plant Tolerance

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Drought

Watering Freesia and Cyclamen

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

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

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

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

Freesia and Cyclamen Pruning

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

Freesia pruning: Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning
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

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

Freesia fertilizers: 20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Potash
Cyclamen fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer