Your Mini Cyclamen should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Primulaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Houseplant to make the best decision when repotting as all Houseplant plants can be repotted in similar ways.
Repotting Mini Cyclamen – The ultimate guide
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Mini Cyclamen.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Mini Cyclamen
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Mini Cyclamen loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Mini Cyclamen needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Winter and soil ph which is Acidic, neutral to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Mini Cyclamen out of the original pot
Mini Cyclamen can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Mini Cyclamen as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Mini Cyclamen to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Mini Cyclamen would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Loamy, well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Mini Cyclamen with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Miltonia Orchid so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
How to care for Mini Cyclamen
After the repotting process for Mini Cyclamen is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
If your Mini Cyclamen is repotted, will it bloom?
To see your Mini Cyclamen reaching its full size of 4-6 in. tall, 4-6 in. wide requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into Red, pink, white blooms precisely during Winter time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Ming Aralia. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
Managing the growth and care of Mini Cyclamen following repotting
In the aftercare of Mini Cyclamen, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Partial, shade), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (10-11, USA) and that your climate is similar to where your Mini Cyclamen is from (Europe, Mediterranean). If you do this correctly, your Mini Cyclamen should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 4-6 in. tall, 4-6 in. wide.
Is the best place to keep Mini Cyclamen indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Mini Cyclamen will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (10-11, USA) and the plant’s original native area (Europe, Mediterranean). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Mini Cyclamen or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
All about Mini Cyclamen and it’s family
First of all, once fully grown, Mini Cyclamen is toxic to humans and toxic to pets. When trying to find out more information about it so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Houseplant is in the Primulaceae family of plants.
What is Mini Cyclamen called botanically?
Mini Cyclamen Cyclamen persicum or Cyclamen persicum are all other names you may have heard your Mini Cyclamen be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Mexican Snowball |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Contorted Filbert |