Cyclamen Propagation: Seeds vs. Tuber Division

Two Propagation Methods

20+ species; methods vary. Hardy cyclamen: easy by seed or division. Florist cyclamen: harder, needs patience.

Seed Propagation

• Soak seeds up to 24 hours.
• Outdoors: sow spring when soil 45–55°F (7–12°C); bloom next spring.
• Indoors: start winter for possible first-year blooms.
• Florist cyclamen: slow (15+ months to maturity); only method pros use.

Tuber Division

• Lift tuber in fall; divide.
• Replant pieces under 2 inches soil to root before winter.
• Mulch for cold protection.
• Don't root stem/leaf cuttings—won't work.

Choose method by species and patience level.