Reviving a Rotting Cyclamen: Light, Water, and Dormancy

Cyclamen Collapse: Too Wet, Too Dark

Mushy stems and flowers on cyclamen indicate root/stem rot from overwatering, worsened by low light.

Rescue Steps

1. Remove all mushy stems—they won’t recover.
2. Move to a north windowsill (bright, cool).
3. Water only when top inch of soil is dry.
4. If bottom-watering, remove from water after 30 minutes.
5. No fertilizer until new growth appears.

Dormancy Note

Cyclamens naturally go dormant in summer. If it’s winter, rot is the issue. Recovery depends on root health.