The sexes are very different in appearance. Cyclamen mites hibernate in conditions which do not suit the adult female, in plant matter and never in the soil.
A female can lay some thirty eggs in her lifetime; each hatches into a young larva from 4 to 8 days after laying. The larvae move towards the young buds and young leaves, before going into the nymph state after 4 to 10 days. Here, sheltered from wind and weather, generations may succeed each other unnoticed on the outside. In 8 to 10 days, the nymphs turn into adults.
Males only appear in the summer months, but the females can lay either fertilised or non-fertilised eggs. To a great extent, reproduction is parthenogenetic. In summer the development cycle is extremely fast. A generation may go from larva to adult in as little as 10 days: the result is a high number of generations in a year 8 to In a glasshouse many generations will overlap.
It is in summer also that cyclamen mite infestations cause most damage in the glasshouse. At all development stages they shun the light; they are not found on the parts of the plant exposed to sunlight or warmth, but shut themselves up inside flower buds, flowers and young leaves, to stop their bodies drying out.
They have a soft outside, since their exoskeleton contains little chitin. Infestation can occur, therefore, with no outwardly visible sign. In glasshouses this pest is active all year round. Both larvae and adults feed and cause damage.
The result is chestnut-brown, corky growth on the underside of the leaves. The most typical features of cyclamen mite attack are the curling up of the young leaf edges, which become crisper and harden; flowers become crisper, develop asymmetrically and have difficulty opening; they barely rise out of the foliage. It is at the larval stage that they do the greatest damage.
The adult mite moves around on its legs, but only to a limited extent. Attacks are therefore localised. Adults are happy to stay on the flower bud, flower, or leaf where they emerged, and only migrate in cases of massive overpopulation. Transfer from one plant to another is done by contact and as a result of the various human operations on the cyclamen in the course of tending them.
Cyclamen mites may also be spread by wind and draughts. If the buds of your cyclamen plants look deformed or the leaves have started to curl then there might be a few reasons that are causing this issue. Once the plant is underwatered, the leaves will begin to curl as the leaves and the plant dry out. A tell tale sign of underwatering is dry soil and yellowing and drooping leaves.
When the plant is not watered enough, the Cyclamen is also not absorbing the nutrients it needs to flourish and flower. However, one thing to note is that Cyclamen do not need a lot of water. The plant just needs to be consistently watered whenever the soil dries out. Cyclamen prefer to have moist soil so its best to not let the soil completely dry out for multiple days.
The best way to know when to water a cyclamen is to feel the soil for moisture using your finger. Avoid watering on or near the crown of the plant or the leaves as this can cause the plant to rot. The goal of watering a plant is to get the water into the plant not on the plant. So this means we need to water near the roots which are in the soil. To make sure that your Cyclamen stays healthy and fresh, it is imperative that you water it properly. Overwatering or underwatering can cause the leaves of this plant to curl.
Over watering not only causes the Cyclamen leaves to curl but can also lead to root-rot. Overwatering can be caused by a few issues such as watering too frequently, poor draining soil, or pots that do not have any drainage holes.
If there is not a way for excess water to drain out of the potted plant then the water will get stuck in the soil causing the roots to rot and the leaves to curl. If your cyclamen plant is wilting or the leaves are turning yellowish and are curling along with a wet soil then the plant is overwatered.
The easiest way to fix this problem is to stop watering the plant as often by skipping a watering. However, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing and fertilizer is no different. Overfertilizing a Cyclamen can cause issues for the plant and the earliest sign of stress from overfertilizing is curling leaves. The best fertilizer for Cyclamen are ones that have higher phosphorous content.
The signs of over-fertilization or feeding include curled leaves, discoloration, less flowers, excessive foliage, and excess fertilizer visible on the soil. The best way to provide bright indirect sunlight to a houseplant is to simply place the plant near a window but not directly in the windowsill. If you place your plant and it only receives hours of direct sunlight then that location is probably fine. The rest of the day the plant should still receiving bright light but the plant itself should not be illuminated by bright yellow sunlight.
If the direct sunlight is too intense or is harming the plants then you can hang a sheer curtain to dim the lights. Sheer curtains are transparent curtains that allow in a fair amount of light while blocking direct sunlight. Most indoor houseplants thrive in indirect sunlight so this is a great option if you want to place other types of plants near the sunny south facing window.
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Thursday, February 18, Cyclamen Mites. My Cyclamen leaves keep curling and dying. What am I doing wrong? Examine plants you bring into the garden or the house for signs of the pest, and wash hands and clothing after working with infested plants. Posted by Helen Schaal at AM.
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