Cyclamen. A very beautiful houseplant with heart shaped leaves and shuttlecock-like flowers. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers October to March. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Cyclamen persicum
A very beautiful houseplant with heart shaped leaves and shuttlecock-like flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Cyclamen |
|---|---|
| Species | persicum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cyclamen |
| Flower Colour | white, red, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | October, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep dry when summer dormant, Water with tepid water, Water with rain water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Botrytis, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Dead heading |
| Propagation | Seed |
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