I have a healthy cyclamen that I want to try harvesting seeds from but I don't see pods? Are they in the flower part? I'm confused and stumped lol.
This article explains:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/harvesting-cyclamen-seeds.htm
I keep cyclamen that I have purchased as flowering pot plants but although they grow again the following year they look rather weak, what sort of compost and feed are best for them?
This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care.htm
It should be in a potting medium that drains well but is moisture retentive.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soilless-growing-mediums.htm
at the end. Can I cut it back? It looks healthy except it is long and spindly.
Yes, you can trim it back. Leggy plants are normally a sign of insufficient light. You may need to move the plant or provide more light to its location. Here is more information on caring for these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care.htm
When I repotted the cyclamen that was given to me it wilted like it had been in the heat and sun all day. why? The plant was healthy and had been watered the night before. the soil was fresh, i had just purchased it from the store and it was moist, not dried out like it was old and had been sitting on the shelf a while. so what's wrong?
Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see the extent of the damage.
It sounds like transplant shock, though. This can happen when the roots get jostled around and some of them get broken. If the damage is severe enough, it can kill the plant fairly quickly.
If the roots were not disturbed at all during the transplant process, then overwatering could be the issue. Usually, this will take several days to show wilting from overwatering, but if the roots are completely saturated then they cannot breathe. It is possible that the plant could show symptoms sooner.
Unfortunately, the only remedy for either is proper care. The plant will recover once it is in the ideal conditions that it needs to thrive.
What I can do, in the meantime, is point you towards an article that will lay out their care needs. This will help you to give your Cyclamen the best chance possible for survival:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care.htm
I have Winter vareity of Cyclamen and is seeding now. Do I need to keep the seed to germinate in the Summer or can I just germinate it now? If I germinate it now, how do I take care of it during the Summer?
This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/propagating-cyclamen-plants.htm
I have been growing a cyclamen indoors for about 6 years. Until recently, it has grown beautifully. i had 6 new leaves sprout and grow, but not fully. they eventually wilted, and died. Is the plant dead or dormant? Is there anything I can do?
If you grew it for six years, that is amazing. It may have finally worn out.
I don't think it's dormant. Watering of this plant should only be done when the soil has dried out, and care should be taken to water around the edges, not directly into the crown of the plant.
Too much water can lead to root rot. Cyclamen also need a cool growing environment. Here's an article on how to care for cyclamen:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care.htm
I only water when soil is dry and the plant is turning yellow and dying. There are no bugs on the plant. The same thing happens with fresh cut flowers. I am taking care of my 94 year old mother and I'm wondering if its because the house is too hot or if there's something in the air?
Unless the house is over 90 degrees F, I don't think the indoor temp is an issue. Improper watering is the No. 1 issue with indoor plants. If the watering is correct, the drainage may not be. Are there adequate holes in the bottom of the container? If not, you can put a pot inside a pot, and the inner pot can have drainage holes. When watering, remove the inner pot to let water drain before returning to the outer pot.
Plants also need fertilizer. Be sure they are on a regular fertilizer program. You can use slow release granules such as 10-10-10 or the fertilizer sticks for convenience. Or use liquid fertilizer that you add to the water.
Another common problem is light. If the plants don't get enough light, they will suffer.
Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/reasons-houseplants-keep-dying.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/desperate-houseplants-dealing-with-common-houseplant-diseases.htm