Cineraria needs conditions suited to its seasonal growth. Check the pot and surrounding temperature before following greenhouse advice in a room.
Keep florist cineraria in its proper group
Florist cineraria, generally Pericallis hybrids, differs from silver-leaved ornamental plants also called cineraria. Keep the nursery label. A cool-season flowering display should not be treated as a heat-loving summer succulent.
Avoid a hot, enclosed position
Provide useful bright light with protection from excessive heat and abrupt harsh sun. Good air movement helps, but a cold drying draft is not the same as ventilation. Check temperatures where the pot stands, especially behind glass.
Maintain an even root supply
Inspect moisture below the leaves and water when needed, allowing surplus to drain. A thirsty leafy plant and a waterlogged plant can both wilt. Feel the medium before deciding that every drooping leaf needs another soaking.
Keep the display clean
Remove faded flowers and decaying leaves carefully without damaging fresh growth. Avoid crowding several pots into still damp air. Feeding cannot indefinitely extend a seasonal display, and a finished plant may need replacement rather than repeated attempts to force continuous bloom.
