Cyclamen in winter, where to really place it in the house? We often get the wrong room: light, cold and air exchange make the difference in having healthy and long-lasting blooms.
Soft colored petals that emerge when the air outside becomes pungent. It is not only one of the most loved plants in the cold months, it is almost a small seasonal ritual. At home, however, finding the right place for it to thrive is not as obvious as you think. It often happens that you see it languishing near a radiator or on furniture that is too shaded. Yet, with some attention and a targeted choice of room, it can provide weeks of bright colors.
Anyone who has already had a cyclamen knows this: it doesn’t take much to go from turgid and brilliant flowers to yellow leaves and crumpled buds. And here location matters more than it seems. Choosing the right location makes the difference between a plant that lasts the entire season and one that loses its charm in a few days. But where, then, should we really put the cyclamen in winter to make it feel good?
Where to put cyclamen in winter: the ideal rooms make the difference
It seems trivial, but it isn’t: the position of the cyclamen in winter decides everything. You need light, of course, but not the direct kind that burns the thin leaves. And woe betide excessive heat: a room that is too hot or poorly ventilated can ruin everything in a few hours. Among other things, the ideal temperature is around 10-12 degrees, closer to that of a veranda than a living room with the radiators on. In short, the trick is to find a bright but cool area, without drafts or temperature changes.
Il balcony covered is a classic, especially where winter is not freezing. Here the cyclamen can receive natural light without risking gusts of wind or rain. As long as the temperature doesn’t drop below 8 degrees, otherwise it’s better to move it inside. A practical alternative? The window sill exposed to the east or north, with a light curtain to shield the strong light of the central hours.
A useful note: never place it on drafty windowsills. Even small changes, perhaps the window being opened in the morning for air, are enough to cause leaves and flowers to fall.
The coffee table in the living room: the place you don’t expect (but it works)
It always surprises, but the coffee table in the living roomnear a window (without direct sun) is one of the favorite corners of domestic cyclamens. We often think that the living room is too hot. In reality, if there are no radiators or fireplaces nearby, the plant here finds good diffused light, an airy space and few temperature changes. A little-known detail: the cyclamen likes still but not stale air. So, large, well-ventilated rooms (but without cold drafts) are perfect.
But be careful with heating. Better to choose a spot away from stoves, radiators and fireplaces. A low piece of furniture, perhaps near a screened window, allows the plant to breathe and receive the necessary light. If the room tends to get too hot, just move the cyclamen to a cooler corner in the evening, even if just for a few hours.
Avoid the kitchen and bathroom: the most common mistakes
The temptation to put cyclamen everywhere is strong, especially where a touch of color is needed. But there are environments that are just not for him. There Kitchenfor example, is too subject to temperature changes, steam, strong odors. Here the plant risks sagging in a few days. The same goes for the bathroom: too humid, often hot, with little natural light. Better to let it go.
Interior rooms without windows or corners that are too dark are also not good. The cyclamen needs air and light, even if not direct. A small note: during the months of vegetative rest (spring), it should be moved outside, perhaps under a larger plant that filters the light and shelters from sudden storms.
Practical advice? Forget the saucer full of water. All you need is soil that is always moist (never soaked) and a little extra attention when the seasons change. Ultimately, the most important thing remains: choosing the right place and observing the plant, day after day.
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