Reasons and Fixes for Drooping, Wilting Cyclamen Plants

04.01.2024 - 18:11 / gardenerspath.com / Tabitha Caswell

Reasons and Fixes for Drooping, Wilting Cyclamen Plants

Cyclamen(Cyclamen persicum) houseplants usually perk us up with their colorful blooms during the bleak and chilly winter months.

But sometimes they can begin to look downright droopy. There are a few different reasons for the “flop,” from dormancy to diseases and more.

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For full information about cyclamen care, check out our growing guide. In this article, we’ll specifically explore the causes of drooping and wilting, and offer solutions to help.

We’ll get to the root of the problem together and have your C. persicum perking up in no time.

Here’s what I’ll cover:

If you’re ready, let’s jump right in and get started!

Seasonal dormancy is the most obvious cause of drooping in cyclamen plants. The onset of this phase can appear worrisome, but it’s completely normal and natural.

So, what exactly is going on with this whole dormancy thing? Let me explain.

C. persicum is native to the Mediterranean region where the plants bloom in the cool and humid winter months, then wind down and rest through the dry, hot summers.

In colder regions like the US and Canada, where this plant lives indoors, the dormancy period typically begins in late spring or early summer.

At the start of the dormant phase, you’ll probably notice your plant’s leaves start to turn yellow, go limp, and dry up.

Because conditions in our homes and local climates can vary, it’s tough to pinpoint the exact timing for this phase.

But if your plant was thriving a short while ago and the dates on your calendar line up, chances are good that everything is normal, and your cyclamen is