What's that 'ball' hangin' off my plant?!

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celia Cleveland, OH(Zone 5b) Apr 27, 2002

I bought 3 cyclamen from a garden center a couple of months ago. Once I figured out what they liked and didn't like, we got along fine.
But now, one of them has a ball at the end of a stem (looks like a stem, could have some other technical name) Anyway, is it another corm? I think that's what you call it. Can I plant it? How, when?
Can someone tell me or direct me to more info about cyclamens?
Thanx, Cecelia

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Peter63 Apr 28, 2002

Hello Celia - could this not be a fertilized flower and the seed capsule is developing.

Peter.

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celia Cleveland, OH(Zone 5b) Apr 28, 2002

I have no idea Peter. If it is, what next?
Cecelia

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WillCreed New York, NY(Zone 6a) Apr 28, 2002

Let the seed mature, then remove it and the stem and let it dry in a cool, airy location for about two months. After that sow the seed in a damp mix of milled sphagnum moss that is covered to retain the moisture. Keep this in the dark at about 65 degrees for about 4 weeks for the seed to germinate. Gradually increase the light after it germinates.

This is not easy, but it can be done if you are diligent and like to try new things.

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celia Cleveland, OH(Zone 5b) Apr 29, 2002

WillCreed- is the whole thing the seed? Or are there seeds inside? How will I know when it is mature enough to remove?

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Peter63 Apr 29, 2002



This message was edited Monday, Apr 29th 6:47 AM

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Baa Apr 29, 2002

Celia

It is a seed pod (as the others have stated). The stem will spiral down towards the ground to bury it when it is ripe.

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celia Cleveland, OH(Zone 5b) Apr 29, 2002

Sorry to keep repeating myself, but how do I know when it is mature or ripe?

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Baa Apr 29, 2002

When the stem has spiralled down to soil level it is ripe

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celia Cleveland, OH(Zone 5b) Apr 29, 2002

Oooooh. Okay, I understand now. It is hanging down over the side of the pot. I guess it's ripe for the picking.
Thanx so much!

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Baa Apr 29, 2002

My pleasure and yes catch it before it falls! Will Creed has given some great germination advice there.

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