Keeping a cyclamen in the room - anyone can do it. But what does it look like when this perennial moves to the balcony? Can it tolerate the temperatures and what do you have to pay special attention to when caring for it there?

The cyclamen on the balcony must not get too much sun

In the cool, cyclamen feel more comfortable

Cyclamen do not like high temperatures. They feel better in the cool. If it is overheated in the apartment in autumn and winter, the balcony is just the thing for the cyclamen on frost-free days. Temperatures between 10 and 15 °C are ideal. Then cyclamen bloom much longer than in the warm room.

In winter: do not let the pot freeze through

It should not be too cold at the location. Many cyclamen do not tolerate frost. If you still want them to spend the winter outside on the balcony, you need to protect them properly.

A place near the wall of the house should be considered for wintering. Cyclamen are protected there. In addition, you should do the following:

  • Cover the pot with jute or fleece
  • place a styrofoam block or block of wood underneath
  • tear out old leaves and wilted flowers
  • check good drainage in the pot

In summer: save from heat death

Temperatures often exceed 30 °C in summer. The heat accumulates on the balcony and the temperatures can climb even higher. For this reason, cyclamen on an east, west or south-facing balcony is not a suitable location in summer. They would succumb to the heat. It is better to plant them out in a cool, shady place in the garden.

What do you have to pay attention to during care?

  • check the soil for moisture even when it rains
  • fertilize moderately with liquid fertilizer
  • water regularly
  • pluck faded flowers
  • tear out yellowed leaves
  • inspect for pest or disease infestation
  • repot regularly
  • pour off excess water

Which companion plants are suitable

The cyclamen works harmoniously in color together with the stonecrop, several chrysanthemums, the winter heather or heather. Cyclamen also look wonderful next to leadwort during their flowering period.

tips and tricks

If you have cats in the house, you need to be extra careful. They could jump onto the balcony railing or discover and nibble on the poisonous cyclamen in the pot elsewhere.

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Indoor plants