Not all of us have the green thumb to  grow healthy, lush plants . Cyclamen  is the  queen of winter plants, which with its flowers with bright chromatic tones illuminates cold and gloomy days. Cyclamen is a cultivar that  requires special attention,  but  what is the perfect position to grow this healthy and lush plant ? Let’s find out.

Cyclamen: to grow strong and healthy this is what you need

The  queen of winter balconies and flower beds  is precisely the cyclamen plant.  Belonging to the  Primulaceae family, the cyclamen  is a spontaneous flower and a plant that originates from a bulb and not from seeds. It is easily recognizable by its flowers that can be of various chromatic shades, from purple to red, from fuchsia to white. The leaves of the cyclamen are also distinguished by their striped green coloration and silver tones. In the Mediterranean Sea there are many varieties of cyclamen, the most widespread is  persicum .

The flowering  is  perennial , meaning that  cyclamen flowers and leaves can be seen throughout the year, which are  produced regularly. In particular, this plant  sprouts from September to April-May . Cyclamen  prefers humid and cool places.  It is important  to physically remove dried flowers and leaves  in such a way that they leave room for the growth of new ones. The plant should  be left moist  and should  be watered daily  without allowing it to rot. It is a floral plant that requires special attention so that  it grows healthy and lush.

Cyclamen: this is where you have to place it to make it beautiful, strong and lush

The cyclamen plant  prefers humid, semi-shaded areas , never in direct contact with sunlight. To have healthy and lush flowers and leaves, it is necessary  to place the cyclamen in environments, the temperature  of which   ranges  between 13 ° C and 18 ° C.

During the winter season it is good advice from nurserymen and florists  to place the cyclamen plant within the domestic environment.  It is good  to avoid placing the plant near radiators , whose heat could damage the leaves and flowers of the plant. Cyclamen  prefers cooking , especially it is best placed  near windows.  The good advice from gardening experts is to find a good balance between temperature and light.

In order for it to grow healthy and lush, the cyclamen plant requires the  use of baking soda , which allows it to disinfect the walls of the pot and  prevent the formation of bacteria and fungi  that can compromise the health of the plant. Baking soda is a  natural, green and economical fungicide . When it comes to fertilization, it is good to use  coffee grounds to  fertilize  cyclamen soil.