Cyclamen are a beautiful small growing flowering plant , usually grown in pots. They flower in mid to late winter to spring and the flowers come in a large variety of colours. The leaves are also very attractive with their two-tone marbled effect. Cyclamen don't like hot stuffy rooms, so take them outside at night during winter when your house is heated. I have found that the best way to water them is to give them some ice cubes everyday. They are quite simple to take care of, but make sure you remove the old dead leaves. Some people plant their old Cyclamen plants outside in a semi-shaded spot , and with some tender loving care and fertilizer, you can get a second years flowering out of them. The Cyclamen in the photo were at a Sydney Garden Centre.
