eastern cyclamen

How to Grow and Care for eastern cyclamen

eastern cyclamen · Cyclamen coum
Also known as: round-leaved cyclamen

Plant 5cm deep in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Avoid excessive summer moisture and mulch well when leaves wither. See hardy cyclamen cultivation for further advice

Watering: Moist during active growth, drier in summer dormancySunlight: Partial shadeOrnamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing eastern cyclamen

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist during active growth, drier in summer dormancy
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLight feed through cool growing season only
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Plant 5cm deep in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Avoid excessive summer moisture and mulch well when leaves wither. See hardy cyclamen cultivation for further advice

How to Water eastern cyclamen?

Moist during active growth, drier in summer dormancy

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for eastern cyclamen?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for eastern cyclamen?

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What Soil Is Best for eastern cyclamen?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for eastern cyclamen?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize eastern cyclamen?

Light feed through cool growing season only

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How to Prune eastern cyclamen?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate eastern cyclamen?

Propagate by seed, sown in darkness as soon as ripe. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing

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How to Transplant eastern cyclamen?

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How to Care for eastern cyclamen in Winter?

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How to Plant eastern cyclamen?

Plant 5cm deep in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Avoid excessive summer moisture and mulch well when leaves wither. See hardy cyclamen cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot eastern cyclamen?

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How to Harvest eastern cyclamen?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free outdoors

Pests

Mice and squirrels may be a problem; vine weevil can attack pot-grown plants

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The Toxicity of eastern cyclamen

Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About eastern cyclamen

Attributes of eastern cyclamen

Plant typeBulbs
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginBulgaria to Caucasus and Israel

Scientific Classification

Species
Cyclamen coum
Genus
Cyclamen
Family
Primulaceae
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