Growing Dwarf Cyclamen as a Houseplant: Seasonal Care Guide

Initial Placement

When your cyclamen arrives, place it in a cool room (below 65°F) near an east- or west-facing window.

Watering and Dormancy

Water carefully—soggy mix causes tuber rot. In early summer, growth stops, leaves yellow, and the plant goes dormant. Most gardeners discard plants at this point, but you can keep them for years. Drastically reduce watering to once every two weeks and stop fertilizing. The pot may appear empty during dormancy; don't forget occasional watering. If kept outdoors, lay the pot on its side to prevent rain from collecting and rotting tubers.

Reblooming

New shoots appear in fall. Repot if needed, then resume normal watering and fertilizing.