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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    November 28, 2019
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    Here is how we achieve uniformity in the U.S.

    Cloning should be used to its utmost potential. If you find a plant that grows well, and flowers reliably, then this will be a perfect specimen to start. This will be a process spanning 1 to 3 years, depending on how many cuttings that you take and how many make it after that. Once an entire generation of this specimen is obtained, then it will be much easier to take cuttings from many plants, since they will all be the exact same genetic set.

    The way to achieve cloning of this species will be to use ONLY tubers from the target plant or divisions of same plant. Any seeds let to grow from these will not be true to type. It is a very careful and selective process. Mostly a game of patience.

    Giving them the perfect environment will be the only other factor once you have an equal genetic set established. This article will give you an idea of what they require: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    February 1, 2020
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    It's a cyclamen plant which will go dormant soon. Many people just discard them after they have finished blooming. But you can see it through dormancy and onto another bloom cycle. Below is an article that tells how to care for it after it blooms. Also, if your home is very warm, that will send it into a decline very quickly. Try moving it to a cooler place in the home.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care.htm

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    RMJCochrane on
    February 19, 2020
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    Me again. Original poster. I uploaded a photo but it is not showing here. I'm not sure how to share that image but it seems relevant and helpful to understanding what this plant is doing.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 19, 2020
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    I see! The flower did not recurse backwards.This isn't a big problem. It, likely, needs a little more phosphorus and potassium.

    Brushing up on its requirements will be a good refresher on its care. This article will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    April 24, 2020
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    Cyclamen do flower through the winter, followed by a dormant period. Do not divide till the plant is dormant. Here are care instructions:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care-after-blooming.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-plant-division.htm.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/feeding-cyclamen-plants.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    May 1, 2020
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    Since you have attempted to dig it up to no avail, your next step could be using a non-selective herbicide containing glyphosate. It should kill it down to the tubers.

    Here is more information on growing hardy cyclamen:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/hardy-cyclamen-outdoors.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    June 2, 2020
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    No, it's best to leave them to nourish the "pips" for multiplying. You can remove the flower stems if desired. The leaf stalks can be cut back or mowed in fall.

    Regarding putting something under the tree, the best thing you can put under a tree is mulch. Since you already have cyclamen, I wouldn't add anything else. Trees have feeder roots near the top of the soil and adding plants creates competition for nutrients and water, plus the soil disturbance can affect the roots.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily-of-the-valley/growing-lily-of-the-valley.htm

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