what does it mean when cyclamen leaves turn yellow?

Question

My previously robust cyclamen's leaves have turned yellow and flowers have faded - is this a sign of overwatering or heat?

Answer 1

Yellow leaves can be caused by too much warmth or not enough light. It can also happen when a plant is kept too wet.

(certified professional crop consultant with a degree in plant science)

Answer 2

Cyclamen Yellow Leaves

Answer 3

It can mean a lot of things...too little water, too much water, acidity level of the soil may be questionable, you may be burning them up with fertilizer. The best way to get the exact reason is to find out what kind of plant it is, look in the Yellow Pages of your phone book and get the number for the County Home Extension Agent, give them a call and explain everything about it, and they will be able to give you an honest answer. He may even recommend you get your soil tested...if so he'll tell you exactly how to have it done, etc. When it's a question like this and you want the real answer, you need to go to the pro that would know for sure.