How to Care of Indoor Cyclamen Plants

Let us be honest. Cyclamen can be a little dramatic. One minute they are full of blooms and charm, the next minute their leaves start drooping like they just gave up. But here is the good news, once you understand what makes a Cyclamen Indoor Plant happy, they are actually pretty easy to live with. So if you just picked one up or got gifted one from someone sweet at Petal Pushers Flower Shop, here is how to keep it alive, healthy and blooming.

Start With the Right Spot

Cyclamen are not big fans of heat. They like cool rooms with bright, indirect light. That means skip the sunny windowsill that gets hot in the afternoon. Try a north or east facing window instead. If it feels a bit chilly to you, your cyclamen will probably love it.

Water, But Not Like a Maniac

This is the part that trips most people up. Cyclamen do not like soggy roots. Too much water and they start to rot. But let them dry out too much and the leaves will drop. The trick is to water from the bottom. Sit the pot in a shallow bowl of water for about 15 minutes and then let it drain. Do this when the soil feels dry to the touch. Do not just dump water from the top.

No Steamy Bathrooms Please

Because they are cool weather plants, cyclamen do not want to hang out in humid rooms like bathrooms or steamy kitchens. Keep the air around them dry and cool. If your home runs hot, try putting them near a drafty window or use a small fan to move air around them.

Deadhead Like You Mean It

When the flowers start to fade, yank them off. Do not just snip the petals. Grab the whole stem and give it a little twist at the base. This tells the plant to keep blooming. Same goes for yellowing leaves. Clean it up and keep it looking sharp.

What Happens When It Goes Dormant

Here is the thing; your cyclamen will not stay in bloom forever. After a few months of buying them from Best Florist In Knoxville TN, it will go dormant for sure. The leaves will yellow and fall off. This does not mean it is dead. It just needs a break. Stop watering it; let it rest in a cool, dry spot for a few months then start watering it again when new growth pops up.

Feed It Lightly

When it is blooming, you can feed it with a diluted liquid fertilizer every few weeks. Go easy though. Cyclamen do not need much. You can skip feeding it when it is dormant.

Choose a Pot With Drainage

If your plant came in a decorative pot with no holes at the bottom, move it. Cyclamen need good drainage. Use a pot with holes and a tray underneath.

Bring Home the Right One

If you are still looking for the perfect winter bloomer, do a quick search for Indoor Plants Near ME or stop by your favorite Florist Farragut TN spot. Ask for cyclamen that are just starting to bud, not ones already in full bloom.

One Last Thing

Cyclamen might take a bit of learning at first but once you get the hang of it, they are actually some of the easiest Indoor House Plants to keep around. They add color when everything outside is grey and they do not ask for much. And if you ever feel like giving one as a gift, or just want to treat yourself, check out Petal Pushers.