Is Cyclamen Toxic? Figure This Out Before Putting It in the Bedroom

Cyclamen used to grow mostly in the wild, and only now is it cultivated in greenhouses; it is also largely grown by people as a potted plant indoors. But some flower lovers believe cyclamen is toxic, so is cyclamen actually toxic? Can cyclamen be placed in the bedroom?

Is Cyclamen Toxic?

The claim that cyclamen is toxic is correct, but its toxicity lies in the tuber (rootstock) of the cyclamen; the tuber contains toxic plant alkaloids, and if eaten by mistake it can cause symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting and diarrhea. And if the skin comes into contact with it, it may cause skin allergies. In any case, as long as you do not eat its tuber there is no problem. Generally our flowering plants are only kept for ornamental purposes, so the chance of accidental ingestion is relatively small; you just need to keep an eye on the children in the home and not let them eat it by mistake, and then there is no problem.

Can Cyclamen Be Placed in the Bedroom?

Generally, it is better not to put these flowering plants in the bedroom, because at night plants do not carry out photosynthesis but instead breathe just like people, so they compete with people for oxygen. Moreover, if the smell of these flowering plants is too strong, it will make the indoor air stale and affect sleep. Generally, it is better to keep cyclamen in the living room or on the balcony, as it is easier to manage and enjoy that way.

Finally, let us look at the feng shui role of cyclamen.

1. Cyclamen can be placed in the dining room or eating area of the home. The dining room is where family members replenish their energy; a successfully laid out dining room can create a pleasant atmosphere, relax everyone who is eating, and also benefit the diners' communication and the harmonious getting along of family members. Therefore, the greening and embellishment of the dining room is very important. Cyclamen can inject life and vitality into the dining room, add a cheerful atmosphere, and it can also be placed on a wooden partition cabinet to divide the dining room from other functional areas. If a few pots of lush cyclamen are also suitably placed in a corner of the dining room or on the windowsill, it will make the dining room full of life and greatly whet the appetite.

2. It can be placed in the study. The study is an elegant, quiet and orderly place, and requires plants that have a calming and soothing effect. Imagine placing cyclamen beside a bookcase or next to a desk, letting the beautiful flowers stretch out from between the pots, which has a certain charm. In a smaller study, it is better to choose delicate, petite and gracefully shaped cyclamen, placed either on the desk or in front of the window; arranged this way it is neither crowded nor empty, and harmonizes with the size of the room.

3. It can be placed in the living room. The name of the cyclamen flower implies welcoming distinguished guests and carries the auspicious meaning of praying for good luck to arrive. Its refined flowers stand on tall flower stems, with a scenery of varying heights, like a flock of birds flying in on outstretched wings, reminding people of the elegant bearing of an immortal riding the clouds in the clear breeze. Such a potted plant can let visiting guests feel a sense of being warmly welcomed, and also bring peace and happiness to the family.