Cyclamen Care: What to Know
Trying to grow cyclamen indoors? Find out how to get cyclamen to thrive indoors, and how to get it to come back and flower for you next year. The temperatures this plant requires, as well as watering, fertilizing and lighting.
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Today, we are going to talk about cyclamen. These beautiful plants are very common during the holiday season and winter months, as they thrive in cold weather. You might receive one as a gift or buy one yourself, as they’re a lovely addition to indoor gardens during this time of year.
Cyclamen can bloom for quite a long time indoors if cared for properly. When purchasing a cyclamen, look for plants with unopened buds to extend the bloom period. Cyclamen can stay beautiful indoors for two to three months in ideal conditions. I’ll also share tips on keeping them healthy and how to get them to bloom again next year.
Cyclamen come in a variety of colors, including white, red, fuchsia, salmon, lavender, yellow, and pink. Their heart-shaped, gray-green leaves are often variegated with silvery patterns, adding to their appeal. They grow from tubers, with flowers on short stalks. Cyclamen persicum, the florist’s cyclamen, is the best-known variety and is widely grown.
To keep cyclamen healthy, place them in a cool area (55-65°F) and avoid warm spots near heating sources. They thrive in bright light, ideally in an eastern, southern, or western window. Overwatering can kill cyclamen quickly, so allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize them with a mild, organic fertilizer during their growing season.
When cyclamen stop flowering in spring, taper off watering until the leaves die back. Place the plant in a cool, dim location for two to three months. In mid-summer, move it outdoors to a shaded spot, resume watering, and fertilize every three to four weeks. When fall temperatures dip near freezing, bring the plant indoors, and it should start blooming again by mid-winter.
Repot cyclamen every two years in rich, well-draining soil with peat moss or coco coir mixed with perlite or pumice. Watching cyclamen rebloom each year brings great satisfaction, and they make a delightful indoor plant during winter months.
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Cyclamen Care FAQ
Why is cyclamen popular during the winter months?
Cyclamen is popular during winter because it is a cold-weather plant that thrives indoors in cool temperatures, making it ideal for the holiday season.
How can I extend the blooming period of my cyclamen?
To extend the bloom period, choose a plant with unopened buds. Cyclamen can bloom indoors for two to three months with proper care in cool conditions.
What is the best way to water cyclamen?
Allow the top layer of soil to dry out before watering. For small varieties, let the top quarter to half-inch dry out; for larger types, let the top two inches dry out. Avoid overwatering to prevent tuber rot.
Where should I place my cyclamen indoors?
Place cyclamen in a cool spot away from heating sources, ideally near a bright window with indirect light. An eastern, southern, or western window is best for light and cooler temperatures.
How do I get my cyclamen to bloom again next year?
After blooming, taper off watering until the leaves die back, then store the plant in a cool, dim spot for two to three months. Move it outdoors in mid-summer, resume watering, and fertilize. Bring it indoors when fall temperatures dip, and it should bloom by mid-winter.
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