Cyclamen (impatiens walleriana) is a common flowering plant that is suitable for growing in places where the sun is not too strong, such as in flower beds, pots or gardens. Here's how cyclamen seeds are grown:
Prepare the seeds: Buy good quality cyclamen seeds and make sure they are fresh and not damaged or spoiled. You can buy it from a florist or a professional seed merchant.
Seeding containers: Choose containers that are suitable for seed germination and growth, such as seedling trays, small pots, or planting boxes. Make sure the container has drainage holes to avoid water accumulation that can cause seeds to rot.
Choose a culture soil: Use a culture soil that is well breathable and rich in nutrients. You can buy flower culture soil from the store, or mix your own nutrient soil mixture.
Sowing: Fill the planting container with culture soil, slightly compact the surface, and then spread cyclamen seeds on it. Due to their small size, cyclamen seeds do not need to be buried too deeply, just by gently pressing the seeds onto the surface of the soil.
Moisturizing: After sowing, lightly spray with water to keep the culture soil moist. You can also place the seed container on a tray soaked in bottom water to allow the soil to absorb water from the bottom.
Stay warm: Cyclamen seeds prefer a warm environment, with the optimum temperature being 20-25 degrees Celsius. Therefore, during seed germination, maintain a warm environment and avoid exposure to cold or cold damage conditions.
Light: Cyclamen seeds need some light to promote germination and growth. But be careful to avoid direct sunlight to avoid overheating or drying out the seeds.
Waiting for germination: Typically, cyclamen seeds start to germinate within 10-20 days. During this process, keep the culture soil moist, but do not overwater it so that the seeds do not rot.
Transplanting and management: When cyclamen seedlings have grown to a certain height (usually 5-10 cm), you can transplant them to the main planting location, such as a flower bed or pot. During the growing period, keep the soil moist but avoid standing water. Fertilize regularly to provide the nutrients you need.
Please note that the above is a general planting method and the specific operation may vary depending on the climate, soil and other environmental conditions. During the cultivation process, the needs of the plant are closely observed and adjusted according to the actual situation.