Cyclamens are excellent container plants, with hardy types growing outdoors year-round and tender types indoors. In winter, they require sparling watering to avoid the compost getting too wet. During active growth, it is best to give a feed every few weeks. Cyclamen plants bloom when their environment is high in humidity and prefer moist soil, but it should not be muddy or muddy. When the growing medium is dry, water indoor-grown Cyclamen in pots from below and let excess water drain away.
Cyclamen plants produce bright, beautiful blooms in shades of red, pink, purple, and white. They do well in garden beds but many gardeners choose to grow them in containers. Proper watering is essential for cyclamen plants, as they will begin to bloom and continue blooming when their growing environment is high in humidity. Bottom watering by soaking the pot in a saucer or shallow bowl helps maintain moisture levels.
Pottered florist cyclamen plants actively grow during the winter, so they should be moved into a spot with plenty of bright indirect light. Correct watering is critical during this time, as the soil requirements are neutral and slightly acidic. The USDA 9-11 hardiness zones are recommended for cyclamen plants.
To water cyclamen, place the pots in a tray of water and leave them overnight to allow the root ball to drink and the compost rehydrate. Water the plant at the base of the plant to avoid splashing the stems or leaves, soak the soil thoroughly, and let excess water drain away. Don’t overwater while the plant is dying back, ensure it’s in a pot with drainage, and give it a little water once a week while it’s dormant.
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Thank you for your article. Because of it, I’ve become a more daring, experimental gardener. I live in Houston. My Cyclamen bloomed until March, outside and died back. Put them in fresh soil, 4 in a big pot. Stored all summer on my covered, north facing front porch, under a bench. Watered them once a month, lightly. Was ready to toss them this Saturday. To my big surprise they are sprouting. Will see if all 16 come back. I’m beyond excited. Watered and fertilized yesterday. Thank you for making me dare. Have a lovely gardening week.
thank you for this article! i’ve had my indoor cyclamen for 5 and a half years now, it has come back every fall and flowered, and still i find myself googling the same question every summer. your explanation has given me more confidence that i will, once again, not kill my plant over the summer 🙂 the most common phrasing i find is “reduce watering” but that isn’t very precise – so thank you, for giving a more precise answer and providing visual examples