Cyclamen Plant 6"

Light

Give cyclamen bright, indirect light in the winter when the plant is actively growing. In the summer, when the plant is dormant, it's best to keep cyclamen in a cool, dark spot with good air circulation.

Soil

Cyclamen prefers to grow in organically rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic soil. For container plants you can use regular potting mix—just mix some sphagnum peat into the soil to raise the acidity.

Water

When leaves are present, the plant is actively growing. During this period, water whenever the soil feels dry about an inch below its surface. Avoid getting water on the leaves or crown of the plant (part where the stem meets the roots), which can cause it to rot.3

While the plant is dormant (losing most or all of its leaves), water infrequently only to prevent the soil from entirely drying out.