Cyclamen can cause irritation or illness if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.
Irritant: Triterpenoid saponins
Severity: mild
Symptoms: Ingestion of this plant by humans is typically rare because of its unpleasant taste. If ingested, vomiting and diarrhea may occur. Skin irritation may result from handling this plant.
The Full Picture
Cyclamen grow from a tuber just below the soil surface. Watering from the top can rot the tuber. Always bottom-water.