Cyclamen withered: what to do and why it happens, as well as a description of the plant and tips for caring for it

Lovers of domestic plants sometimes encounter a situation where cyclamen withered. This phenomenon introduces flower growers, especially beginners, into a stupor.

The main question that torments them is how to restore the plant to life and what to do if it dries.

Therefore, we will consider the main causes of this phenomenon, give advice on how to deal with this, how to revive a flower.

Description

Cyclamen (alpine violet, scum) is a fairly common flower among lovers of home flora. Its inflorescences are distinguished by tenderness and originality, they can decorate any house without exception. An additional advantage is that cyclamen blooms in the autumn-winter season, when other plants "rest". However, caring for this perennial flower is very difficult.

Reference! Alpine violet is among the bush plants. It has dark green leaves that are round or heart-shaped. They are distinguished by a juicy and saturated shade (orange, pink, purple), and they are located on red petioles.

Why does wilt occur?

It is very important to learn how to choose the right flower when buying, in order to avoid troubles in the future. First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to the condition of the tubers. It is better to refuse the purchase if they are damaged. However, the presence of rot on the roots is unacceptable. The tubers should be smooth in shape, and the leaves of the plant are not diseased in appearance.

When it comes to indoor plant diseases, it is conventionally divided into parasitic and non-parasitic ones. In the first case, it is about the harm of parasites, in the second - about the improper care of the flower.

Factors for the development of non-parasitic diseases are:

excess moisture in the soil (how to save the flooded cyclamen, learn here);
lack of humidification in the room where the plant is located;
wrong choice of soil;
inappropriate pot size;
wrong choice of location for the plant.

As for parasitic diseases, it is necessary to mention such pests as aphids, cyclamen mites and thrips:

Aphid one of the most common parasites. It leads to complete deformation of the leaves and plants, contributes to its depletion, taking all the juices. Symptoms of the presence of aphids are white, gray, black, green or orange plaque on the leaves of the flower. In order to eliminate aphids, cyclamen should be sprayed with an insecticide, and then rinse with jet water.
Thrips are highly active. They are very bright and easy to identify. They leave traces of their stay, which have a silver tint. This inhibits the further growth of the leaves of the flower, as a result of which they can simply fall. In order to eliminate thrips, you can use sticky tapes or insecticides.
Cyclamen tick differs in microscopic dimensions, so it is very difficult to notice it on a flower. It parasitizes on the inside of the leaf. From the outside it seems that the leaves are covered with dust. The main difference is that it is very difficult to shake off such dust, while the edges of the leaves begin to curl. You can get rid of the parasite through chemical antiseptics.

What to do in this case?

First you need to pinch off the yellowed and dried leaves, as well as dry flowers, at the base. At the same time, you cannot use a knife or scissors, this can lead to further progression of cyclamen disease.

Advice! In order to preserve the plant, it is necessary to create the most favorable conditions for it.

If heating devices are used in the room, it is recommended to move the plant away from them. Direct exposure to the scorching sun should also be avoided.. On hot days you can cover the tubers of the flower with ice. In the hot season, alpine violet will feel much better in a shady corner. If it so happened that cyclamen stood in the sun for a long time, then you can put the pot in a basin with cold water from a tap for 1-1.5 hours. Thus, the flower will be able to revive.

Sometimes cyclamen begins to turn yellow and dry due to infection (for the causes and treatment of cyclamen with yellowed leaves, read here). To get rid of the Fuzarium fungus, it is recommended to water the ground with a 0.1% solution of baseazole or spray the plant with a 0.1% solution of a drug such as Topsin M

Wet rot can also lead to wilting, while the plant smells foul-smelling. Bacteria get inside through cracks in the tubers. Quite often, infection occurs through the separation of leaflets. Sometimes infection can occur through contaminated water or soil. A rotten flower can be treated with an antiseptic, for example, crushed charcoal. In addition, the plant must be watered with settled water. In a situation where the infection was transmitted from another diseased plant, cyclamen will not be able to save. It remains only to destroy the flower.

Natural causes

Sometimes it happens that cyclamen wilts for completely natural reasons, that is, it begins a period of rest, which begins with the fact that the flower simply ceases to bloom. Gradually, the leaves of the alpine violet turn yellow, and after that the entire surface part of the plant withers and dries. During this period, it is recommended to gradually reduce the intensity of watering the flower.

After it dries completely, the flower should be transferred to a cool and shaded place. In this state, the plant will remain for several months. After the scum begins to give young leaves, it needs to be rearranged in a bright place and regularly watered.

It so happens that the plant looks already dried up and dead, in this case, you can try to revive it. You should get a rhizome from the ground and look at its condition. Even if the small roots are dead, you need to feel the tuber - it must be resilient, otherwise the plant can no longer help. Rhizome must be washed from the ground and treated with a fungicide, for example, Topaz. Then dry (not for long) and re-plant in sterilized soil.

Important! The main thing is not to be late and then, perhaps, your flower will gain a second life.

More information on how to save cyclamen during his death can be found here.

Care Rules

Many flower lovers mistakenly believe that caring for cyclamen is very difficult. In practice, this is far from the case, if you follow all the recommendations for care.

During flowering, the flower will be more comfortable at a temperature of 12-15ºС, but not lower than 10ºС. Cyclamen requires as much light as possible. However, it is necessary to protect the plant from direct sunlight.

Watering also plays a huge role, while water should not fall on leaves and flowers. Therefore, it is recommended to water the plant in a pan or along the edge of the pot. Excessive moisture can cause rotten stuff. Following these simple recommendations and tracking the condition of the flower, you can enjoy his presence in the house for many years.