• Login
Search Login
0 Cart

Search anything about Plant Lighting, Content, and More.

Commonly searched:
SOLD OUT
Pink cyclamen flowers with green leaves on a light beige background

Cyclamen

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cyclamen spp

KNOWN AS: Cyclamen, Florist's Cyclamen

CLIMATE (LOCATION): Mediterranean Region

DESCRIPTION: The Cyclamen is a popular and beautiful flowering plant known for its vibrant, upswept flowers in shades of red, pink, or white, and its heart-shaped, silver-marbled leaves. This plant uniquely blooms during the cool fall and winter months and then enters a dormant phase in the summer heat

Cyclamen Plant Care

Lighting

Light Requirement: High Light (Bright Indirect Light)

The Cyclamen thrives in bright, indirect light. Placing it near an east- or north-facing window during its blooming season is ideal. Avoid direct sunlight, which can easily scorch its leaves and prematurely end its blooming period.

Discover Our Grow Lights

BEST SELLER
White Soltech Aspect Gen 2 Hanging over Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant with a Teal background.
White Soltech Aspect Gen 2 Hanging over Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant with a Teal background.
Aspect™ Gen 2 LED Growlight
$200.00

Color:

White Black
A white Soltech Vita displayed against a yellow background with a wicker object and a green leaf in the backdrop.
A white Soltech Vita displayed against a yellow background with a wicker object and a green leaf in the backdrop.
Vita™ Grow Light
$85.00

Color:

White / Wide (60°) Black / Wide (60°)
A white Soltech Highland on the Highland Track Light System mounted on a rail, with a backdrop of an orange wall and green foliage.
A white Soltech Highland on the Highland Track Light System mounted on a rail, with a backdrop of an orange wall and green foliage.
Highland™ LED Track Light System
$230.00 - $740.00

Color:

White / 1 light / Narrow (36 Degrees) Black / 1 light / Narrow (36 Degrees)
A Black Soltech Grove positioned on a table with a plant in the background, illustrating the product's use for indoor plants.
A Black Soltech Grove positioned on a table with a plant in the background, illustrating the product's use for indoor plants.
Grove™ LED Grow Light
$130.00

Color:

Black White

Watering

Quick Tip:

The Cyclamen is highly susceptible to rot if water sits on its central crown. The best method is bottom watering: place the pot in a saucer of water for 15-20 minutes. Water thoroughly during the blooming season, allowing the top inch of soil to dry slightly. Once the leaves die back in summer, stop watering completely until new growth appears.

Temperature

Preferred Temperature: 60º - 75º

The Cyclamen prefers cool temperatures and struggles in heat. The ideal range is 60-70°F during the day, with cooler nighttime temperatures (around 50-55°F) being essential for bud formation and long-lasting blooms. Keep the plant away from heat vents and sudden temperature changes.

Humidity

Preferred Humidity: 50 - 70%; Moderate/High Humidity

The Cyclamen loves high humidity. You can increase the humidity around your plant by using a humidifier or by placing the pot on a tray of pebbles with water. Avoid misting the leaves directly, as this can encourage rot.

Additional Plant Care

Propagation
The most common way to propagate a Cyclamen is from seeds. How to Propagate: The tuber is generally sensitive and should not be divided. Instead, you can start new plants by collecting and planting seeds. Important Tip: Successful germination requires a cool, dark environment.
Toxicity
Quick Warning: The Cyclamen is toxic to humans and pets. The plant contains triterpenoid saponins, which are most concentrated in the tuber/root system. Ingestion can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, and heart rhythm abnormalities. It is critical to keep the Cyclamen out of reach of children and pets.
Repotting
Repotting a Cyclamen is best done just before it emerges from its summer dormancy. When to Repot: Repotting is typically only necessary every two years. The best time to repot is in the fall. Choose a Pot: Select a new pot that is slightly larger and has drainage holes. Repot: Place the tuber in fresh soil, ensuring the top third of the tuber remains exposed above the soil line.
Pruning
Pruning is a simple task to keep your Cyclamen looking its best. What to Remove: Trim away spent flowers and any yellowing leaves. How to Prune: Twist and gently pull the entire flower or leaf stem off at the base of the plant. Do not cut the stems with scissors, as this can leave stubs that invite rot. Purpose: This redirects the plant's energy to new blooms.
Fertilizer
Cyclamen plants benefit from regular fertilization during their blooming cycle. What to Use: A balanced, liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength is ideal. When to Apply: Fertilize every two to four weeks during the fall and winter blooming season. Do not fertilize when the plant is dormant.
Soil
The right soil is crucial for a healthy Cyclamen. Ideal Mix: The plant requires a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Recommended Blend: A good mix is a standard potting soil amended with perlite to ensure excellent drainage. Important Tip: Always use a pot with a drainage hole to ensure excess water can escape and prevent tuber rot.

Hanging Heights

Cyclamen Lighting Requirements: High Light (Bright Indirect Light)

Chart showing recommended hanging heights for Soltech Aspect and popular plants for each range.

Aspect Hanging Heights - Cyclamen

-

Soltech's Recommendation -

24" to 36"

-

VIEW ASPECT GROW GUIDE

Vita Hanging Heights - Cyclamen

-

Soltech's Recommendation -

36º Narrow Beam Vita : 24" to 36"

60º Wide Beam Vita : 12" to 24"

-

VIEW VITA GROW GUIDE

Highland Hanging Heights - Cyclamen

-

Soltech's Recommendation -

36º Narrow Beam Highland : 18" to 42"

60º Wide Beam Highland : 18" to 48"

-

VIEW HIGHLAND GROW GUIDE

Grove Hanging Heights - Cyclamen

-

Soltech's Recommendation:

  • 1" to 12"

-

VIEW GROVE GROW GUIDE

Lighting guide for plants with Soltech Aura and potted plants on a neutral background

Aura Light Distances - Cyclamen

-

Soltech's Recommendation:

-

VIEW AURA GROW GUIDE

Read Soltech's Blog

Why Are Design Experts Suddenly Buying One Good Light Instead of Three Mediocre Ones?

Why Are Design Experts Suddenly Buying One Good Light Instead of Three Mediocre Ones?

The smartest long-term move for a plant lighting setup is one fixture engineered to run for a decade, not three you'll end up replacing within a few years. This guide covers what's driving the shift toward buying fewer, better home pieces, how to work out what a light fixture really costs you over time, and how to choose one you won't be shopping to replace next season.

Read more
How Do You Design a Room's Lighting to Change Like Daylight?

How Do You Design a Room's Lighting to Change Like Daylight?

The most useful way to design a room's lighting isn't picking one fixture at one brightness and leaving it there, it's building a light plan that shifts through the day the way daylight itself does: neutral and bright at midday, warm and low by evening. This guide covers how that daily arc works, what the research says about timing and color, and which grow lights and simple controls make the shift automatic instead of a nightly chore.

Read more
Why Does CRI Matter for More Than Just Your Plants?

Why Does CRI Matter for More Than Just Your Plants?

The number that decides how true your room's colors look under a grow light is its CRI, or color rendering index, and it affects everything from your throw pillows to your dining table finish. This guide covers what CRI actually measures, how it changes the way textiles and wood tones read in your home, and how to pick and place a high-CRI grow light so your plants and your decor both look right.

Read more