Flower colors are vibrant red, pink, white, lavender, and true blue. Some varieties have flowers with contrasting white centers. Slightly lobed, rough, green leaves provide a nice contrast to the cheery blossoms. Cinerarias prefer night temperatures between 45 degrees and 50 degrees F and day temperatures between 55 degrees and 65 degrees F. Consistent soil moisture and bright indirect light are required for a long bloom display. Like the cyclamen, check the potting soil daily to determine if the plant needs water.
Cinerarias wilt rapidly in response to dry soils.
They are unforgiving of drought conditions and often die quickly after wilting. While cinerarias will bloom for several weeks indoors if properly maintained, they are difficult to force into bloom again. Therefore, once they have finished flowering, plants are normally discarded. Some plants are small and mounded with large flowers resting directly on top of the foliage. Others have smaller flowers that encircle the stems several inches above the leaves.