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TürkçeCyclamen
Cyclamen persicum · Houseplant
A winter-flowering pot plant with swept-back petals above heart-shaped, marbled leaves. It loves cool rooms and dislikes heat. After blooming it rests in summer and can reflower the next autumn.
💧WaterFrom below, every 5–7 days in bloom (estimated)
☀️LightBright, indirect; cool
🐾PetsToxic
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright, indirect light
- Water
- From below when top is dry; never on the tuber
- Soil
- Light, peat-free mix that drains well
- Temperature
- Best 50–65 °F; warm rooms shorten bloom
- Pot size
- 5–6 in pot
- Pot
- Shallow pot with drainage; tuber half above soil
- Bloom
- Blooms late autumn to early spring
- Lifespan
- Perennial (tuber), several years
When?
Usually bought in flower in autumn or winter. Repot dormant tubers in late summer as new leaves start to appear (estimated).
Step by step
- Place in the coolest bright room, away from radiators.
- Water from below: stand the pot in water for 15 minutes, then drain.
- Keep water off the tuber's top to prevent rot.
- Feed every 2–3 weeks at half strength while in bloom.
- Twist off faded flowers and yellow leaves right at the base.
- When leaves yellow in late spring, reduce water and let it rest somewhere shady.
- In late summer, repot with the tuber's top showing and resume watering.
Common problems
Leaves yellow mid-winterToo warm or too wet; move to a cooler spot, water less.
Rotting centerWater on the tuber; water only from below.
Flowers droop quicklyRoom too warm or plant too dry; cool down and water evenly.
Leaves curl, distorted budsCyclamen mites; isolate and remove badly affected parts.
Pets
Toxic to cats and dogs; the tuber is the most dangerous part. Keep out of reach. If in doubt, ask your vet.
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This page is general guidance; no pesticide doses are given.