Fertilizing Cyclamen: Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Fertilizer Basics

• Complete houseplant fertilizer (10-10-10 or 20-20-20) every 3–4 weeks.
• Yellow leaves? Use fertilizer with added iron.
• For prolonged blooms: high-phosphorus (4-20-4) at bloom start (early winter).
• Slightly acidic soil preferred; acid fertilizer once yearly.
• Avoid excess nitrogen → foliage over flowers.

Seasonal Schedule

• Fall/early winter: Low-nitrogen fertilizer every 2 weeks until blooms appear.
• Blooming: Balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks.
• April (dormancy): Stop fertilizing.

Match feeding to growth cycle for best flowers.