Is cyclamen poisonous, and can it be kept in the bedroom?

Cyclamen is also called bunny flower, because when it blooms it looks like a rabbit's ears, very cute. There are a great many cyclamen varieties; some are strongly fragrant, some have no fragrance or only a very faint one. The cyclamen plant has a distinctive shape and bright flowers, making it especially suitable for growing in pots at home to accent the setting, and it is deeply loved by people. So is cyclamen poisonous? Can it be kept in the bedroom?

1. Is cyclamen poisonous? Can it be kept in the bedroom?

1. Is cyclamen poisonous?

Although cyclamen is beautiful in appearance, it is indeed a poisonous flower; the toxicity is mainly concentrated in the corm, and because it grows looking like an onion, it is very easy to eat by mistake, and accidental ingestion can cause dizziness, vomiting and other symptoms, and in severe cases shock. There are also some people whose skin is very sensitive; if they touch the corm of cyclamen, they may well develop unpleasant symptoms such as itchy skin or allergies.

Although cyclamen is poisonous, this cannot lessen people's fondness for it, and at the same time it can also absorb toxic gases from the air, converting SO2 into non-toxic or low-toxicity sulfate, so it can be said that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

2. Can cyclamen be kept in the bedroom?

Cyclamen can purify the air, so it can be kept in the bedroom, but to improve quality of life, safety and other issues, it is generally not recommended to keep it in the bedroom.

First, cyclamen is poisonous. Although placing it in the bedroom has a decorative effect, it is hard to guarantee that children in the home will not touch it, so it is not very safe; if you must grow it, it is recommended to choose a smaller plant and place it on the bedroom balcony or in a relatively high spot. Second, if cyclamen is a strongly fragrant variety, it may affect people's sleep, and smelling the fragrance for a long time may make people feel dizzy and muddled, which is also the reason flowers are not recommended for bedrooms. Finally, cyclamen grows better in an environment with more light; when the light in the bedroom is average, it will affect its growth, and it may also fail to bloom.

2. Notes on caring for potted cyclamen

1. Water appropriately

Plant growth cannot be separated from water, and cyclamen is the same. If it lacks water for a long time, the leaves will turn scorched yellow; of course, if it is watered excessively for a long time, the roots will rot and the whole plant will die. So watering should be determined according to the plant's growth condition: if the flowers or leaves of the cyclamen have wilted a little, then it is time to water. But do not pour from above the leaves; instead let it seep down slowly.

2. Place it in a ventilated environment with a suitable temperature

For cyclamen care, placing it in a ventilated environment with a suitable temperature will let it grow relatively well. It can still grow normally when the temperature is a little on the high or low side, but this will affect how quickly it comes into flower.

3. Cyclamen growth cannot be separated from light

Cyclamen generally grows relatively well in a place with ample sunlight, so it is enough to keep it on a balcony or windowsill. To make cyclamen produce many flowers with true color, you can often change the position of the pot. In summer, pay attention to appropriate shading, so that strong light does not scorch the leaves or flowers. In winter, as long as the weather is good, take it out to get some sun.

4. Fertilizing

For fertilizing cyclamen, a compound fertilizer can be used, generally once or twice a month, depending specifically on the cyclamen's growth condition.

In addition, when caring for potted cyclamen, attention should also be paid to air humidity: if the humidity is too low, the flowers will be small, and if the humidity is too high, the leaves and petals are prone to disease.