Keep cyclamen on the balcony

Cyclamen feel more comfortable in the cool

Cyclamen don't like high temperatures. They feel more comfortable in the cool. When the apartment is overheated in autumn and winter, the balcony is just right 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 shouldn't be too cold on Location will. Many cyclamen cannot tolerate frost. If you still want to spend the winter outside on the balcony, you need to protect them properly.

To the Overwinter a place near the house wall should be an option. Cyclamen are protected there. In addition, you should do the following:

• Cover the pot with jute or fleece
• place a styrofoam block or wooden block underneath
• Tear out old leaves and withered flowers
• Check that there is good drainage in the pot

In summer: save from heat death

Temperatures often exceed 30 ° C in summer. The heat builds up on the balcony and the temperatures can climb even higher as a result. For this reason, it is not a suitable location for cyclamen on an east, west or south balcony in summer. You would succumb to the heat. It is better to plant them in a shady, cool place in the garden.

What do you have to look out for in care?

• Check the soil for moisture even when it rains
• moderate fertilize with liquid fertilizer
• water regularly
• Pluck out dead flowers
• Tear off yellowed leaves
• check for pests or diseases
• repot regularly
• Pour off excess irrigation water

Which companion plants are suitable

The cyclamen looks harmoniously coordinated with each other next to the Sedum plant, several Chrysanthemums, the winter heather or heather. Cyclamen look beautiful during their Heyday also next to Lead root.

Tips & Tricks

If you Cats in the house, increased caution is required. They could jump on the balcony parapet or discover the poisonous cyclamen in the pot elsewhere and nibble on it.