Cyclamen Care Guide
Cyclamen persicum
Also known as: Persian Cyclamen, Florist Cyclamen
Watering
Summer
Every 24 days
Winter
Every 6 days
Water when the top cm feels dry. These plants like consistency but not soggy roots.
Light
Medium indirect
A few feet from a window, or north-facing
Humidity
50-60%
Average home humidity is fine.
Pet & Child Safety
Toxic - keep away from pets and children
Harmful to: cats, dogs
Pot & Soil
Compact pot. Use well-draining mix. Water from below - the tuber rots if wet.
Pot-size watering
The 24-6 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot usually dries faster than a 22cm pot; use the dry-down check as the final signal, not the calendar alone.
Prefers snug roots
This plant usually prefers a snug root zone. Size up only when roots are circling, the plant dries out much faster than usual, or growth has clearly stalled.
Soil refresh
Top up or loosen the surface yearly, and plan a fuller soil refresh when the mix compacts, smells sour, drains poorly, or the plant needs repotting.
Good to Know
Winter bloomer - rests in summer. Keep barely moist until growth resumes.
Frequently asked
How often should I water Cyclamen?▾
Every 24 days in summer and every 6 days in winter is the reference range. The 24-6 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot usually dries faster than a 22cm pot; use the dry-down check as the final signal, not the calendar alone. Water when the top cm feels dry. These plants like consistency but not soggy roots.
What light does Cyclamen need?▾
Medium indirect. A few feet from a window, or north-facing.
Is Cyclamen safe for pets and children?▾
Toxic. Keep away from cats, dogs.
What humidity does Cyclamen prefer?▾
50-60%. Average home humidity is fine.
What soil and pot does Cyclamen need?▾
Compact pot. Use well-draining mix. Water from below - the tuber rots if wet. This plant usually prefers a snug root zone. Size up only when roots are circling, the plant dries out much faster than usual, or growth has clearly stalled. Top up or loosen the surface yearly, and plan a fuller soil refresh when the mix compacts, smells sour, drains poorly, or the plant needs repotting.
Is Cyclamen beginner-friendly?▾
Cyclamen is a flower at intermediate difficulty - manageable with a bit of care attention.
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