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Make sure the plant has excellent drainage with a potting medium that holds water well. Water your cyclamen plant only when the soil is dry to the touch, but do not leave the plant in this dry state so long that it shows visible signs of not being watered, such as droopy leaves and flowers.
- How do you look after indoor cyclamen?
- Do Cyclamen like sun or shade?
- How do I keep my cyclamen blooming?
- Why is my cyclamen dying?
- How long do cyclamen plants last?
- Do cyclamen come back every year?
- How often should you water cyclamen?
- Do you deadhead cyclamen?
- What month do cyclamen go dormant?
- What kind of fertilizer should I use for cyclamen?
- Can you grow cyclamen in pots?
- Can cyclamen stay outside in winter?
How do you look after indoor cyclamen?
Indoor Cyclamen Growing Guide
Indoor cyclamen are fairly easy to grow and will continue to flower reliably with just a little care. Position in a cool spot. If positioned on a windowsill, pull into the centre of the room overnight during periods of frost. Keep moist, but be sure not to over water.
Do Cyclamen like sun or shade?
The tubers are actually just "resting," and need only enough water to keep from completely drying out until new leaves emerge in the fall. They tolerate sun or partial shade, but need protection from hot sun in the afternoons.
How do I keep my cyclamen blooming?
Now that your cyclamens are blooming again, you'll want to keep them in bloom as long as possible. Two essential ingredients are cool night temperatures and frequent deadheading. Cyclamens thrive in cool temperatures, and they like night temperatures as cool as 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 C.).
Why is my cyclamen dying?
Droopy cyclamen flowers occur when a plant has too much water. Cyclamens prefer moist soil but not boggy conditions. ... Plants that are kept too wet will develop drooping leaves as well as crown rot. This results in the core of the plant being overrun by fungal disease and causes eventual plant death.
How long do cyclamen plants last?
On most species, new leaves appear in the fall or winter and rise only 2-4" above the soil. They last until the following summer and then die off while the tuber goes summer dormant.
Do cyclamen come back every year?
A delightful tuberous perennial providing colour often when little else is flowering, particularly in late winter or early spring.
How often should you water cyclamen?
Water your cyclamen plant only when the soil is dry to the touch, but do not leave the plant in this dry state so long that it shows visible signs of not being watered, such as droopy leaves and flowers. When you water the plant, water from below the leaves so that the water doesn't touch the stems or leaves.
Do you deadhead cyclamen?
In order to extend the flowering of your cyclamen you will need to deadhead regularly and inspect the foliage for any faded leaves or signs of disease. To correctly remove fading flowers and foliage follow the stem all the way down to the soil.
What month do cyclamen go dormant?
When Do Cyclamens Go Dormant
Plants learn to survive by blooming in winter or early spring and going dormant in the summer when moisture is scarce. With proper care, dormant cyclamen plants will reemerge in the fall. While they rest, cyclamens need dry soil and dim light.
What kind of fertilizer should I use for cyclamen?
Feeding Cyclamen Plants
Generally, a complete houseplant fertilizer for cyclamens is recommended, like a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. Fertilize every 3-4 for weeks. Cyclamen plants with yellowing leaves may benefit from a complete houseplant fertilizer with added iron.
Can you grow cyclamen in pots?
Outdoors. They can be used in hanging baskets and containers or planted into the ground. They don't like heavy rain and strong winds so would appreciate a sheltered site in dappled shade with dry soil.
Can cyclamen stay outside in winter?
Cyclamen indoors and out
We are often asked about hardiness and the easiest way to know if a cyclamen is hardy is simply, the bigger and showier the flowers, the less likely it is to be suitable for outdoors all year round.
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