How Do You Care For Cyclamen Pot Plants?
A member of the Primrose family, the cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) plant produces sweet-smelling, half-inch pink, red or white blooms that reside on the end of long shoots. Preferable to cooler temperatures, the cyclamen works well as a houseplant and thrives in room temperatures between 50 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit (F). If you grow cyclamen plants in pots, you can easily move the pots outdoors when the temperature is within the preferred range. The cyclamen plant requires diligent care. In fact, the slightest failure to fulfill its needs can lead to the quick demise of the plant. Choose 10-inch pots for your cyclamen plants that contain drainage holes at the bottom. Place the pots on a tray that contains a thick layer of pebbles. The tray will collect the water and also provide humidity for the plant. Empty the tray when the water level becomes too high. Fill the pots with a soil-based potting soil. An airy, organic potting soil will allow for good drainage and provide the roots of the
