cyclamen

Cyclamen should be watered minimally, about once every week. It is best to check the soil before watering to make sure that it is dry; if the soil is still moist and cool to the touch, wait a few days before adding water. When watering your cyclamen, use room temperature water and water at the soil level. Do not water the crown or stem of the plant. Allow the soil to dry out between watering to avoid root rot.

Cyclamen persicum thrives in bright, indirect sunlight. An ideal location for these plants is in a spot that receives several hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day. If the sunlight is too strong or too direct, it can damage the plant's leaves and flowers. In general, cyclamen should have 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day in the late spring/early summer months, with protection during the mid- to late afternoon. Moving the plants to an area with bright, indirect sunlight in the summer can help the plants survive the hottest days.

Hardiness zone 9-11.

Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) should be pruned after flowering in late spring or early summer. If pruned too heavily, the plant may not bloom the following year. It is usually best to take only a few inches off the stem and flower buds as too much pruning could result in a loss of flower production. Additionally, any dead or damaged stems and leaves should be removed.

Seed Propagation, Division, Cutting, Layering Propagation