Tips For Caring For Cyclamen Flowers?

Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum), also known as sowbread or florist cyclamen, is a beautiful flowering houseplant that thrives in well-draining soil and prefers bright, indirect light. It grows best in cool, bright spots, away from direct sunlight, and requires a cool, bright spot to thrive. To care for indoor cyclamen, water them thoroughly when the soil looks and feels dry on the surface, avoiding watering the crown or center of the plant, which may rot if it is overwatered.

For outdoor cyclamen, top dress pots with compost annually in early autumn. Deadheading damaged flowers can lead to the tuber becoming rotten. Cyclamen growing outside will naturalize over several years, and they provide intense, stained-glass color at the moment you need it most. To ensure cyclamen care, follow these expert advice:

1. Water from the base and allow the plant to draw up the water it requires. The worst thing is a constant dribble of water.
2. Fertilize your cyclamen by top dressing pots with compost annually in early autumn.
3. If your cyclamen has thrips, gently tap a flower or leaf over the top of the paper. Thrips will fall off the plant and onto the paper.
4. Cyclamens are well-suited to the climate of the Southern Highlands, loving a cool, dry environment and being best kept indoors in natural, filtered light. With the right care, cyclamen can survive as a houseplant past the colder months while still providing vibrant, colorful flowers.

Why is my indoor cyclamen dying?

Yellow leaves in autumn or winter indicate over- or under-watering, or excessive sunlight. To prevent yellowing, keep the plant in a cool room and water when the soil begins to dry out. Yellow leaves in spring are normal, as the plant dies back before going dormant. Poor flowering is due to the room being too warm, sending the cyclamen into early dormancy. A collapsed cyclamen may be due to excessive water, crown rot, water splashing, low temperatures, or vine weevil larvae eating the roots.

Cycamen grey mould, Botrytis cinerea, develops in humid conditions and can be prevented by promptly removing dead leaves or flowers and avoiding splashing water on the leaves. Indoor cyclamen are typically sold without labels at garden centers, but specific varieties can be found online.

How do I get my indoor cyclamen to rebloom?

In late spring, after the plant has finished flowering, the leaves will turn yellow. Stop fertilizing and space waterings farther apart, stopping completely once all leaves are yellow. Wait until the leaves are dry, as this is when the tuber stores up the energy needed for reblooming. Place the pot in a cool location with minimal light, like a basement at 15°C. Keep the tuber dry but not desiccated.

Toward late August, repot the tuber in a slightly larger pot with good drainage, using a mixture of tropical plant potting soil, peat moss, and perlite. Leave the top exposed to the air when placing the tuber in the new pot. Increase watering and fertilizing gradually as new leaves form. Place the pot in a moderately cool room with plenty of light but no direct noonday sun. Cool nighttime temperatures and proper lighting are essential for flower bud formation.

How do I bring my cyclamen back to life?

To maintain a cyclamen plant, cease irrigation when yellow leaves emerge in the spring and store it in a location with minimal light and a temperature range of 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. It is recommended that the plant be brought out of seclusion when new leaves appear, or within a period of 2-3 months (September-December). In the absence of foliage, soak the plant and await signs of life. The resumption of growing-season care should occur once new leaves have appeared.

How do you keep cyclamen happy?

Outdoor cyclamen are capable of thriving in shaded or partially shaded areas within gardens, provided that the soil is well-draining. The optimal soil moisture level for these plants is high during the fall and winter months, with the soil allowed to dry between waterings during the spring and summer. These plants are capable of thriving in winter conditions, even when exposed to snow, and will bloom during this period. Additionally, they can flourish in containers placed on patios or balconies.

How do I know if my cyclamen is indoor or outdoor?

Cyclamen, or cyclamen, are perennial plants that grow all year round and are not winter hardy. They can be kept in the sun during the warm months but need to return to the house when the nights cool. Outdoor cyclamen, or hardy cyclamen, need to stay outside to maintain health and bloom. They can be brought inside for a month or a few weeks if the house is cool, but they don’t thrive in warmer temperatures. Cyclamens can be passed down as heirloom plants with proper care, allowing them to be kept for years without dying off.

Do cyclamen like shade or sun?

Cyclamens are hardy plants that thrive in well-drained, humus-rich soil, but prefer shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. They dislike disturbance and competition, making them unsuitable for planting among perennials in the border. Cyclamens can be planted beneath shrubs, combined with other late-winter and spring-flowering plants like snow-drops, scillas, pulmonarias, and dwarf daffodils. They are best grown in their own pot sunk into compost, and after flowering, they can be moved to a shady spot for summer. Cyclamen care is provided by Ashwood Nurseries, Broadleigh Bulbs, and Tile Barn Nursery.

How often do you water cyclamen?

Cyclamen plants thrive in temperatures below 65 degrees during the day and 50 degrees at night. They require daily watering to maintain soil moisture, but avoid pouring water over the crown to prevent rot. Misting is also beneficial for a humid atmosphere. Cyclamen bloom from December to April when kept cool and happy. Remove dead flower stalks and leaves, and new foliage and flowers will replace them. After dormancy, gradually reduce water and keep the plant in a cool, darker place. Once dried out, replant in a shaded area in the spring. Plant half of the corm just below the soil surface.

How do you take care of a cyclamen indoors?

Cyclamen plants are a popular indoor decoration that can brighten up your days during the cold winter months. They bloom for at least 6 weeks, providing a cheerful addition to your home decor. To grow cyclamen, fill containers with nutrient-rich Miracle-Gro® Indoor Potting Mix, place them in a cool location in bright, indirect light, water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and feed them every four weeks during active growth with Miracle-Gro® Blooming Houseplant Food.

To keep the plant healthy and tidy, remove dead foliage and flowers at the plant’s base. Cyclamen plants grow and bloom during fall and winter, then begin their summer dormancy as temperatures rise. To keep the plant growing and blooming for years, don’t toss it in the compost.

Where is the best place to put an indoor cyclamen?

Indoor cyclamen are relatively straightforward to cultivate and require a cool, sheltered location that is protected from direct sunlight and frost. It is advisable to avoid leaving a window curtain on frosty nights and to position the plant in a cool spot. In the event that the plant is situated on a windowsill, it is recommended that it be moved to a position within the room’s center during periods of frost.