How to Care for a Cyclamen

A Cyclamen is a houseplant that has large purple, red or white flowers. It is commonly called a temporary flower because it is discarded when it has finished flowering. They are normally available in stores from September through December. The plants that are purchased early in the fall tend to last longer.

How to Care for a Cyclamen

• Never purchase a Cyclamen that is in full bloom. It is recommended that you purchase them when the buds are just beginning to open.


• Place the plant in medium light instead of direct sunlight. Placing the plant in direct sunlight will shorten the life of the plant. If there is ever any doubt about where you should put the plant always put it in place with low light.


• Keep the plant in a room that has a cool temperature of at least 55 degreed Fahrenheit. The cool temperature will prolong the blooming of the plant. The ideal temperature would be between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.


• Spray some mist on the plants several times a week to give them some humidity. The plants should only be sprayed once per day because you do not want them to become over saturated.


• Water the plant from the tray below the plant instead of watering from the top.


• Cut off all the dead flower stocks as soon as possible. This should be done because it encourages the growth of new flowers.


• Discard the plant when all the buds and blooms are gone because the plant will not bloom again.