Troubleshooting
Greek Cyclamen problems — and how to fix them
Greek Cyclamen (Cyclamen graecum) is generally low-drama, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Tuber rot in summer
The most common failure: watering during dormancy or planting in poorly drained soil allows Fusarium or Pythium fungi to rot the tuber. Lift container-grown tubers and store them in dry, barely moist compost in a warm place from June to August.
Vine weevil larvae
Grubs tunnel into the fleshy tuber, going unnoticed until the plant suddenly fails. Inspect tubers when repotting and apply nematode biological controls in late summer to container-grown specimens.
Prevent greek cyclamen problems before they start
Most greek cyclamen issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Greek Cyclamen problems — FAQ
Why is my greek cyclamen tuber rot in summer?
The most common failure: watering during dormancy or planting in poorly drained soil allows Fusarium or Pythium fungi to rot the tuber. Lift container-grown tubers and store them in dry, barely moist compost in a warm place from June to August.
Why is my greek cyclamen vine weevil larvae?
Grubs tunnel into the fleshy tuber, going unnoticed until the plant suddenly fails. Inspect tubers when repotting and apply nematode biological controls in late summer to container-grown specimens.