Dividing Cyclamen Bulbs: Propagation During Dormancy

When to Divide

• Florist cyclamen: after April (dormant).
• Hardy cyclamen: autumn.

Both have corm-like tubers that overcrowd and choke each other.

Division Process

1. When dormant, cut back foliage.
2. Dig up tubers; clean soil.
3. Tubers resemble seed potatoes. Cut with clean sharp knife, ensuring each piece has a growth nub ("eye").
4. Plant each piece in potting mix with nubs slightly above soil.
5. Water soil around divisions—never on the tuber (rot risk).

Result

Well-cared divisions become future flowering plants. Hardy types have better survival rates.