The cyclamen gets yellow leaves. Is there something wrong with the care or is the location inappropriate? Find out below what could be behind it and whether the cyclamen can still be saved.
Why does my cyclamen have yellow leaves?
Cyclamens get yellow leaves when they are in an unsuitable location, incorrect watering behavior or after flowering. Pay attention to bright, indirect light, a temperature below 20°C and high humidity. Only water when the top layer of soil has dried out.
Too sunny, warm or cool location
A location that does not meet the cyclamen's requirements will quickly lead to yellow leaves. If it is too warm, too cold or the humidity is too low, the cyclamen denies this by turning yellow leaves.
The cyclamen should be in a bright place but protected from direct sunlight. The temperature in the room should not exceed 20 °C. This plant also attaches great importance to high humidity.
Pouring error
Cyclamens need a lot of water. But not too much! It is important to find the he althy middle ground. They should be watered when their top layer of soil has dried out. Both too much and too little water result in yellow leaves.
Leaves yellowed after flowering
If the cyclamen has yellow leaves after flowering, there is no reason to worry. This is normal because the cyclamen is preparing for its resting phase. Shortly before this sets in, its leaves turn yellow and dry out.
What to do with the leaves
Yellow leaves shouldn't just be left standing or ignored. Note the following:
- remove yellow leaves regularly
- also remove wilted flowers
- don't cut it off, pull it out with a jerk
- This prevents rot
Tips & Tricks
Attention: As ugly as yellow leaves are, they are a good first warning sign of errors in care or a bad location! This is often followed by diseases such as tuber rot or spider mite infestation.
