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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    December 23, 2010
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    If you bought it from a florist or as a houseplant, then it cannot be planted outside as it will be a tropical cyclamen. But, you can get it to rebloom indoors. This article will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    January 6, 2011
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    It sounds like the plant is getting ready to go into dormancy. It is best to let it do so. Unfortunatly, you cannot start new plants from trimmed leaves. At the bottom of this article, there are instructions on how to care for the plant in dormancy: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    January 20, 2011
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    It is going into dormancy. This is normal behavior for a cyclamen. They will go into dormancy after blooming. Because it is difficult to get cyclamen to rebloom indoors, many people simply throw them out after they finish blooming. But, if you would like to try to get them to bloom again, this article has directions for that in the second half of the article:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    February 18, 2011
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    I believe it may be having nutrient issues. While I am not 100% sure on cyclamen, I know on other plants a phosphorous deficiency will cause a reddish-purple cast to the leaves and will cause flowering to fail. Add some bone meal to the soil to increase phosphorous and this should help.

    It may also be an issue with temperature (which can interfere with phosphorous uptake) so if you can move it somewhere a bit warmer, that may help as well.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 27, 2011
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    It sounds like it may not be getting enough light. This is the most common reason for weak stems. The other issue may be too much water. Water only when the top 1 inch of the soil is dry.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    February 27, 2011
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    They need bright, indirect light to grow well. Bright, direct light can burn them.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    March 15, 2011
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    The green balls are root nodules and are perfectly normal for a cyclamen. It is how they store energy.

    The white specks could be aphids or one of a few other similar pests. They are all treated the same way with a standard pesticide. I personally like neem oil. It is organic, safe for people and pets and "good" bugs and very effective. Here is more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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