Florist cyclamen: Plant Profile and Care
Florist cyclamen — Cyclamen persicum. Florist cyclamen is a tuberous flowering plant associated with cool-season indoor color. Its summer rest is an important part of its care, so a quiet period should be understood in the context of its growth cycle.
Light and placement
Choose bright, indirect light and a cool indoor setting. NC State recommends temperatures around 65°F for the growing plant.
Water and growing medium
Water when the medium feels dry, directing water around the pot edge or from below rather than onto the crown. Reduce watering during dormancy and resume as growth returns.
Distinguish dormancy from a demand for more water
Florist cyclamen typically grows and flowers from winter into spring, then rests in summer. Keep the crown out of standing moisture. This frost-tender florist plant should not be treated as an interchangeable substitute for a hardy garden cyclamen.
Choosing the plant for your space
Compare the identity on your plant label with the botanical name above. A pot diameter identifies the container offered for sale; it does not establish the plant’s mature size or a named cultivar. Before choosing a permanent place, consider the light there, the available room and how you will check the growing medium. The source links below provide further botanical context.
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Sources
- Cyclamen persicum — NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, accessed 2026-10-27.
Prepared by Blessed Blooms Flower Farm from the linked botanical references and our catalog. Last researched 2026-10-27.