Cuttings can be rooted in water or moist sand to carry the plant to the next season. Regular pruning will help maintain a compact plant. Cyclamen is one of the most attractive plants available. It is also one of the most difficult plants to keep looking good indoors. Cool temperatures, as low as 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night, are needed to keep the plant healthy.
Warmer temperatures result in yellow foliage and dead flower buds.
The gardenia is an attractive foliage and flowering plant. The fragrant flowers will persist in night temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the plant in a sunny, but cool location in the daytime. In summer, move the gardenia to a lightly shaded area and never allow the soil to dry out. Keep it fertilized during the summer growing season and return it indoors before the cool nights of early September arrive.