The scientific name of Cyclamen is Cyclamen. Sounds a little strange, but it is so. Cyclamen also known as a Poor man’s orchid, is a beautiful plant with red, white, pink, or lavender flowers and heart-shaped waxy leaves on the bottom. They grow to about 12 inches tall and if cared for appropriately will bloom from October to April.
About the Poor Man’s Orchid temperature and humidity: maintain the average temperature of about 68F during the day and 10 degrees cooler at night. Protect it from all drafts. Raise humidity in its vicinity.
Cyclamen or Poor Man’s Orchid Scientific Name – Cyclamen
What we can say about the lighting? The Cyclamen does best in medium light – place it close to an east window.
Now let’s talk about watering and fertilizing the Poor man’s orchid. Keep your plant evenly moist when in bloom. Water directly into the soil and not on the leaves to avoid crown rot. Poor man’s orchid needs less water after the bloom period is over. Fertilize this plant weekly with a commercial houseplant fertilizer during active growth.
All Cyclamen species are poisonous. They have been used medicinally but are toxic. Keep this plant away from pets and children.
