Cyclamen Care: Temperature, Watering, Dormancy, and Corm Definition

Core Needs

• Light: Bright indirect; north window ideal. ≤5-6 ft from sunny window.
• Water: Thorough, then wait until top 2 inches dry. Avoid wilting.
• Temp: Cool (45-75°F); 55°F best for flowers. >70°F triggers dormancy (yellow leaves).
• Pot: Stay pot-bound; no repotting.
• Dormancy: Fall: total neglect 8+ weeks in cool, dim, dry spot. Leaves die back.
• Rebloom: After dormancy, soak once, move to bright, wait for flower stalks.

Follow-Up: Radiator Heat & Drafts

Crack window slightly on milder days; close at night. Cyclamen tolerate near-freezing if not freezing.

Corm Definition

Hard bulb-like structure at soil surface; roots from bottom, leaves from top.

Watering Method

Top-watering fine; bottom-watering risks prolonged wetness.