Cyclamen forest and other street types: garden, kosky, mix

Amazing, beautiful and bright cyclamen is not only a decoration of the house, garden, but also used in folk and official medical practice. Today the world knows several varieties of this plant, but the medicinal properties are inherent only in the forest. The widespread use of the flower for medicinal purposes has even led to the fact that some species are listed in the Red Book.

Cyclamen forest and other garden species

Cyclamen is classified as an ornamental crop with incredibly beautiful flowering. There are a lot of varieties and types of hybrid. Flowers differ from each other in height, characteristics of cultivation and care, as well as color. Recently, this particular flower has become very popular, which is growing rapidly every year.

Alpine violet forest

What does cyclamen look like

Cyclamen forest is a herbaceous perennial, which differs from its relatives in small inflorescences. It belongs to the Mirsinov family and originates from Asia Minor, the Mediterranean Sea and Northeast Africa. The flower is also called alpine violet and duck. These are perennial tuberous herbs that have ovoid, kidney-shaped terry leaves with a cordate base. The flowers are pink, lilac, single with dark eyes. Speaking about cyclamen, what its name means, botanists still do not know.

Description of common types

Today there are over 50 varieties of alpine violets. All of them are distinguished by their attractive appearance and bright colors.

Cyclamen forest

The flower of this species is wild and can be found in the forest. The leaves are dark green, rounded with whitish patterned streaks. Below the leaves are purple in color, the edges are wavy or jagged. This species blooms from early spring to late autumn. During flowering, a subtle fragrant aroma with a honey note is emitted.

Cyclamen kosky

The inhabitants of the Krasnodar Territory and Adygea are well familiar with the Kosky cyclamen. It is this flower in these places that is massively sold on the Dzhugba highway and markets on Valentine's Day and March 8. In nature, the species can be found in the foothills and mountains of the Caucasus. Tubers grow up to 8 cm. Leaves are rounded white-spotted. The flowers are predominantly purple, but there are also white.

Dryakva, variety kosky

Cyclamen mix

A charming flower with bright green leaves on which an attractive ornament is visible. Many novice gardeners are sure that it is impossible to grow this variety at home. But, as practice shows, this is not the case. For those who know certain tricks, it will not be difficult to grow a flower.

The variety was bred by a breeder and is a perennial herb with an average growth rate.

The plant grows up to 15 cm. It blooms every year, mainly in winter. The leaves of the cyclamen mix are green with golden and gray patterns. Single multi-colored flowers are formed on powerful peduncles.

Cyclamen Kuznetsova

This unique flower can be found only in a small area of ​​Crimea.Nowhere else will the variety be planted, since it will not grow. The leaves of the Kuznetsov cyclamen are dark green with a whitish pattern. On the underside, their shade is purple. The plant begins to bloom at the end of February.

Variety of alpine violet Kuznetsov

As for other species, there are still a lot of them. The most popular are Patio, Persian, Umbrella, Lulu and many others.

Poisonous or not

Many are familiar with this flower and prefer to keep it at home. It is in great demand. Someone grows it on a windowsill, in a garden plot, while someone enjoys its appearance in natural places of growth. As a result of this popularity, many are wondering whether cyclamens are poisonous or not.

Experienced gardeners consider this flower not only beautiful, but also an amazing way, combining poisonous and medicinal properties. The funds that contain this plant are successfully used to combat many diseases.

Since the root of cyclamen contains a glycoside, the plant is poisonous and should be used for medicinal purposes only under strict medical supervision.

Briefly about the history of appearance

The variety was first discovered on snow-capped peaks in Israel. In England, the plant began to be grown in pots in the middle of the 19th century, despite the fact that it was considered wild. In 1650, the plant came to Europe and from that moment began to be in demand, which is rapidly progressing to this day. Today you can find different colors. They can be one-color, two-color, with a border, multi-color frill, and this is not the limit. Breeders are constantly working on the development of more and more new varieties and shades.

Is it possible to plant cyclamen on the street

Many people wonder, when planning to grow cyclamen, whether this flower can be planted in open ground. On the territory of Russia, it is not often possible to find cyclamen in a flower bed, since the flower is considered mainly a houseplant. But, despite this, it is quite feasible to grow this flower in a flower bed, even with wintering.

Garden frost-resistant

Garden cyclamen from early spring to late autumn, that is, almost all summer pleases with its unique attractive appearance. Plants differ in that they perfectly tolerate frost. Plants are distinguished by juicy and strong tubers, which are located near the soil surface. The main advantage of frost-resistant garden cyclamen is its unsurpassed aroma, which will delight the gardener for a long time.

Cyclamen Elegans

Cyclamen ivy: planting and care in the open field

One of the most adorable varieties is the ivy cyclamen. This flower is distinguished by excellent frost-resistant properties and delicate flowers. You can plant such cyclamens on the street or in the house.

Regardless of the place where it grows, you do not need to take special care of the flower. It is enough to properly prepare the soil and water it in a timely manner, systematically feed it, remove wilted flowers, and also treat it with acaricides several times.

How does it multiply

When growing cyclamen in the garden, it can be propagated by a tuber, this is done in two ways. One consists in dividing the existing tuber, the other in the application of daughter formations.

Germinating seeds

Using seeds, you can breed the plant, but this will take a long time. In this case, the first flowers will appear only after a year, it will not work to speed up this time. To germinate seeds, you must first soak them for 12 hours in wet gauze or water and only then plant them in the ground.

Growing alpine violets from seeds

Rooting cuttings

The most effective way to grow a flower is to propagate it by cuttings. To do this, you need to carefully pinch off the appendix and plant it in open ground.

Transfer

During the cultivation of cyclamen in the open field and in pots, the plant must be systematically transplanted. This is necessary to keep him healthy and attractive.

It is strictly forbidden to transplant a flower during flowering, since any action can lead to irreparable consequences and the death of the plant. In order to correctly perform the process of transplanting cyclamen in the country or in an apartment, you must wait until the end of flowering and only then start.

Many people wonder if cyclamen can be transplanted outside. The answer to this question, of course, is positive, since initially these flowers grew exclusively in natural conditions. Therefore, street cyclamens feel much more comfortable.

Possible problems in growing in the garden

At any stage of growth, improper care can lead to the formation of problems. For example, if you write out a cyclamen bulb, then later it may not meet the expectations of the grower. Another problem is the modification of leaves and flowers during the growth process. Why do cyclamen leaves stretch:

• hot air;
• excess moisture;
• high air humidity.

Bicolor alpine violet

Cyclamen is rightfully considered one of the most common flowers. It is difficult to meet a person who does not know the meaning of cyclamen and does not have an idea of ​​its appearance, since it is completely unlike any other.