Cyclamen persicum Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Cyclamen persicum, or Persian cyclamen, is a fragrant flowering plant with long stems that rise above the foliage. This small perennial goes dormant in the summer and regrows in the fall. The leaves are heart-shaped, medium green, and have beautiful silver marbling. It is a very popular plant that can survive the winter.
Common Name |
Cyclamen, florist's cyclamen, Persian cyclamen, Persian violet
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Plant Type
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Bulbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Cyclamen persicum
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Genus
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Cyclamen
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Family
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Primulaceae
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Order
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Ericales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Cyclamen persicum Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Cyclamen persicum.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Cyclamen persicum needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Cyclamen persicum needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Cyclamen persicum Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Cyclamen persicum to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 65°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Cyclamen persicum to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Cyclamen persicum Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Cyclamen persicum. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Cyclamen persicum plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Cyclamen persicum Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Cyclamen persicum plant. |
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Maximum Height |
9 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
9 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
Burgundy
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
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Is Cyclamen persicum toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant contains terpenoid saponins that can cause negative reactions in pets and humans. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Cyclamen persicum Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Cyclamen persicum, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
spring
autumn
winter
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Cyclamen persicum Native Region |
Find out where the Cyclamen persicum plant originated. |
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Country |
Somalia
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Specific Location
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This plant is native to Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, the Caucasus, and Iran. |
