Cyclamen

Cyclamen
2342 South 40th Street
(402) 483-7891
7000 South 56th Street
(402) 423-1133
www.campbellsnursery.com
Cyclamen are colorful, easy to grow houseplants that add beauty to our winter homes. Heart-shaped, dark
green leaves surround upright stems topped with butterfly-like blossoms from mid-autumn to early spring.
Multiple flower stalks will shoot up from the center of the plant, bloom, and then as they fade, new flower
stalks will replace them so it is constantly in bloom.
Care:
Cyclamen have some care requirements in order to bloom well. Cyclamen prefer cool room temperatures
around 60-65°F, making them well suited as a houseplant through the winter. They need good air circulation but direct drafts can cause problems. Cyclamen also require bright, indirect light provided by a north
or east window. Water when the top of the soil is dry. To water take the plant to your sink and water at the
edge of the pot until water runs out the bottom drain hole. Do not pour water near the center of the plant.
Allow the pot to drain completely. Cyclamen should be fertilized every two weeks with a complete houseplant fertilizer.
When a blossom is spent or a leaf yellows, removing it encourages new growth to come up from the root
ball. With your hand follow the leaf or flower stem down to near the root ball. With a quick twist a tug,
pull it from the root ball and discard. This “cleaning” helps keep your plant looking its best.
Reblooming:
Most people discard their cyclamen after blooming is done. However, the plant can be kept through the
summer, if given special care. When blooming ends and the foliage dies down in the spring, keep the tuber
in the pot in a cool, dry spot and let the soil dry out. In mid-summer, repot the tuber with new potting mix,
water, and place in a warm spot to encourage root growth. As the plant begins to grow, return it to a cooler
area to encourage blooming in the winter.
By taking special care of your cyclamen, it will reward you with unusual, colorful blooms this winter and
for many winters to come.