Cyclamen persicum - repotting

[Gerdk]

Advice needed

When I started to repot my collection of Cyclamen I noted some fleshy roots on C. persicum wich where probably alive.
So the question arised how to treat these roots.

Should I remove them at all, cut them partly or will it be better to let them untouched?

Gerd

[Matt T]

Hi Gerd. A number of Cyclamen have perennial roots and it's best not to cut healthy, living roots as the plant will just have to expend energy growing new ones. By cutting you could also open up sites for infection. The roots on your plant all look to be healthy and alive. If there are any obviously dead roots (dry, brittle, rotting) you could cut those out to a point where there is healthy tissue (may dusting with a suitable fungicide). Otherwise leave them.

[Gerdk]

Thank you for this information Matt!

Especially not cutting these roots (what I did unfortunaly) seems to be important here.
I just did it because it was difficult to pass the tuber into the new substrate.

Gerd

[Yann]

i confirm what Matt said, your roots are in perfect condition.
If you really want to cut the root on your persicum bulbs do it before bubs are in dormancy.
but always let few millimeters and this only if your keep them in a storage/dark garage.
Otherwise if the bulbs are left in pot year round then don't cut the roots just repot.