Keep faded flowers and stems picked off cyclamen plants. Once the flowers have died back, the plant will go into a period of dormancy. During the summer, move the plant outdoors, stop watering and tip the pot on its side. At the end of the summer, check for signs of new growth, repot the plant in fast-draining potting mix, and fertilize. In six weeks, you should begin to see buds forming.
Chrysanthemums come in every color except blue.
Decorative varieties intended for indoor culture should not be planted outdoors. To extend the life of decorative chrysanthemums, purchase plants when the flowers are in bud.