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Blooming well, but leaves are yellowing and dropping off

If the stems or leaves are not distorted (indicating pest infestation), the problem may be high temperatures. Homes at 70-72^o are too warm; cyclamen requires cooler nights (55-60^o). During summer cyclamen leaves do turn yellow; after the bloom is finished, it is recommended to let them go dormant and store in a cool dark place for two months, then gradually start watering lightly until new growth begins in the fall.

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