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How to Get Your Cyclamen to Bloom Again

by Taylor Stewart 07/10/2022

Cyclamen are popular for their bright fall and winter flowers. Often given as gifts during the holiday season, cyclamen flowers can last for several weeks indoors. However, once the blooms have wilted and the plant becomes dormant, many plant owners find it difficult to encourage them to bloom a second time. Luckily, there are steps you can take to encourage your cyclamen to bloom a second year:

Understanding Dormancy

Cyclamen are perennials, native to the Mediterranean region where the summers are sunny and dry. To survive the extreme conditions, the plant goes dormant during the summer to conserve energy. For those not expecting this behavior, it's understandable to assume the plant has simply died. However, plants with dormancy periods rest until the environmental conditions are ideal for new growth. For cyclamen, this means flourishing and flowering in the fall and winter when the temperatures are cool and moisture is more prevalent.

Ideal Conditions

The key to encouraging your cyclamen to bloom again is to provide it with ideal conditions during dormancy. Here's what to do:

  • After the plant stops actively flowering, reduce watering and fertilization frequency.
  • When the leaves begin to wither and turn yellow, do not remove them until they are completely dry.
  • Place the plant in a cool place without much sunlight. Outdoor patios, balconies and porches are good options if they're covered. Otherwise, your garage or a cold room in the house will work.
  • Water very sparingly, but keep the soil moist.
  • When the temperatures start to drop again in the late summer months, you might see new foliage. Start watering regularly again and place in a spot with moderate sunlight.

With this care regimen, your cyclamen should be ready to bloom again in the fall and for years to come.

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Taylor Stewart

Taylor Stewart was born and raised in Richmond, Va. He attended Elon University on a baseball scholarship, but after suffering an unlikely injury, he was forced to give up on his dreams of making it to the big leagues.In 2006, Taylor moved to Bonita Springs, FL to pursue a career as a Professional Golfer. After traveling up and down the east coast of the United States playing in various golf tournaments on various golf tours, Taylor suffered yet another injury and was forced to change his career plans. Now, as a real estate agent,Taylor as chosen to put the same drive and determination that made him successful in sports, into helping others find their own piece of paradise in southwest Florida. Especially for those living in or looking for that perfect golf community, Taylor is able to guide his buyers and sellers through his expertise of the golf game and southwest Florida golf courses. Taylor is"Your ace in the hole."