The most important criteria for success with growing Cyclamen are temperature, fresh air, and moisture. Cyclamen will rarely succeed if the temperature goes above sixty-five degrees during the day and fifty degrees at night. A window sill in a cool sunny spot is ideal for Cyclamen. The plants should be watered daily to keep the soil moist. Ideally, they should be kept on top of a pebble filled tray of water. The corm will rot if water is poured over the crown of the plant. Misting the Cyclamen will provide the humid atmosphere that they require. Cyclamen will continue to bloom from December up until April if they are kept cool. As the flower stalks and leaves die off, they should be removed by giving them a sharp tug. New foliage and flowers will soon replace the old ones.

The corm of the Cyclamen will normally go dormant after April. Gradually reduce the water, keeping the plant in a cool, darker place. Allow the corm to slowly dry out. Replant it in a shaded area of the garden after the danger of frost is gone. In the garden, Cyclamen should be planted with half of the corm just below the soil surface. In July or August, when the tiny new leaves begin to develop, transplant it into a pot using a rich sandy potting soil. Leave the plant outdoors. Keep the plant moist and in early Fall, before a frost, the potted corm can be moved into the house. Keep it in a window where it will receive a few hours of morning sun every day. Potted Cyclamen should be fed monthly with a diluted half-strength liquid houseplant fertilizer. There are also hardy Cyclamen, which should be planted in a semi-shady area of the garden in August or September.