{"title":"Cyclamen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cyclamen is the flowering plant of short winter days. When most plants go dormant, it bursts with color: elegant flowers with upswept petals, held high above foliage marbled in green and silver. It is one of the few species that blooms throughout the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA spectacular winter bloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cyclamen blooms from October to March, sometimes until April in good conditions. Each plant produces dozens of successive flowers over several months, in shades ranging from deep red to soft pink. Its upswept petals give the flowers a very distinctive airy look. Even when not in bloom, the heart-shaped foliage, variegated with silver patterns, remains decorative. Find our other winter-flowering plants in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fleuries-dinterieur\"\u003eindoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection and read our article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/5-plantes-dinterieur-stars-de-lhiver-2026-guide-complet-conseils-dentretien\"\u003e5 star plants for winter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere should you place a Cyclamen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cyclamen is a cool-loving plant. It performs best in a room between 12°C and 18°C — a lightly heated bedroom, an entrance hall, or a north- or east-facing windowsill. That’s its secret: unlike most houseplants, which like warmth, the Cyclamen dislikes it. Above 20°C, the flowering period shortens and the leaves turn yellow. Keep it away from radiators and heat sources. To better understand your plants’ light needs, check out our article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/lumiere-et-humidite-trouver-le-bon-equilibre\"\u003elight and humidity: finding the right balance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for the Cyclamen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatering is the tricky part. The Cyclamen hates having wet feet but also cannot tolerate complete dryness. The best method: water from below by filling the saucer, let the plant absorb water for 15 to 20 minutes, then empty the excess. Never wet the tuber (the swollen part at the base) or the plant’s crown, as this promotes rot. Remove faded flowers and leaves by pulling them off with a sharp tug at the base — do not cut them. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/arrosage-des-plantes-dinterieur-le-guide-complet-pour-ne-plus-jamais-sur-arroser\"\u003ecomplete watering guide\u003c\/a\u003e details all methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummer dormancy: making your Cyclamen bloom again\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, the Cyclamen naturally goes into rest: the leaves turn yellow and the plant seems to be dying. Don’t worry, this is normal. Gradually reduce watering until you stop completely. Store the pot in a cool, dry place during summer. In September, gently resume watering: new leaves will appear, followed by flower buds. Repotting in fresh soil at this point restores its vigor. Our article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/cycle-vie-plantes-interieur-dormance-croissance-floraison\"\u003ethe life cycle of plants: dormancy, growth, and flowering\u003c\/a\u003e explains this process in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGiving a Cyclamen as a gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its long flowering period and elegant colors, the Cyclamen is an ideal gift for autumn and the holiday season. It is a great alternative to cut flowers: where a bouquet lasts a week, a Cyclamen blooms for 3 to 4 months. Discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-pretes-a-offrir\"\u003eready-to-gift plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection and our guides \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/offrir-une-plante-en-hiver-le-guide-complet-pour-faire-le-bon-choix\"\u003egiving a plant in winter\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts: symbolism and meaning\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairing the Cyclamen in your interior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cyclamen pairs perfectly with other plants that enjoy cool temperatures and partial shade. Create a winter tableau by combining it with ferns (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/asplenium\"\u003eAsplenium\u003c\/a\u003e) for foliage, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calathea\"\u003eCalathea\u003c\/a\u003e for graphic patterns, and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pilea-zamioculcas-1\"\u003ePilea or Zamioculcas\u003c\/a\u003e for structure. The result: a colorful green corner even in the heart of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/collections\/cyclamen-5053420.png?v=1773554315","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/collections\/cyclamen-plants.oembed","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}