How to Trim a Cyclamen Plant
The Cyclamen is a popular type of green plant due to the fact that it is much easier to care for than other types of plants. It makes a great gift for several occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or even funerals.
A Cyclamen plant is one of the easiest plants to grow and it has the ability to last for several years if it is properly taken care of. Although it is considered to be a hardy plant, it still requires pruning to extend the life. Pruning the plant is something you can easily do your self by following a few simple steps.
- Take off the old flower stems when you notice the blossoms in the plant starting to wilt by grasping them as close to the base as possible using your hand and gently pulling them off the plant. By doing this it will encourage other blooms to grow in the place of the ones taken off.
- Use pruning shears to remove all the dead and yellowing leaves on the plant. This should be done throughout the growing period of the plant. They should be cut off as close as possible to the main plant for the best results.
- Remove any remaining dead or yellowing leaves after the plant has gone dormant. This will normally occur a few weeks after the flowering of the plant occurs. Some of the leaves will automatically fall off on their own, but others will require you pulling them off manually.