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Troubleshooting Cyclamen

Problem	What's Not Working	What To Do
Yellowing Leaves Crown Firm/Healthy	Hot Dry Air Under Watering Direct Sunlight	Place plant on pebble tray. Keep evenly moist. Place in indirect sunlight.
Leaves appear to wilt Crown of plant is soft & mushy.	Over Watering Watering on Crown	Step away from the watering can and your plant won't be hurt! Seriously, over watering is the number one cause of houseplant problems. Don't let the plant sit in water. Water from the bottom. Water when the soil feels dry to the touch 1/2" below the surface.
Short Flowering Period	Room Too Hot Air Too Dry	Grow in cooler location. Place plant on pebble tray.
Twisted Stunted Leaves	Cyclamen Mite	The mites are smaller than the head of a pin and will live on the undersides of leaves. Wash the plant carefully with tepid water. Spray with Safer's Insecticidal Soap every 5 days for a total of 3 spray treatments. Safer's Soap is formulated to be effective against bugs, but gentle on plants and people.