Planting and Growing Greek cyclamen
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Dry dormant tubers in summer, lightly moisten soil during winter growth |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Weak potash-rich feed monthly only during winter active growth stage |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Greek cyclamen?
Dry dormant tubers in summer, lightly moisten soil during winter growth
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Greek cyclamen?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Greek cyclamen?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Greek cyclamen?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Greek cyclamen?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Greek cyclamen?
Weak potash-rich feed monthly only during winter active growth stage
Learn more →How to Prune Greek cyclamen?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate Greek cyclamen?
Propagate by seed, sown in darkness as soon as ripe. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing
Learn more →How to Transplant Greek cyclamen?
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Learn more →How to Care for Greek cyclamen in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Greek cyclamen?
Best grown in an unheated greenhouse in bright, filtered light. Use a container deep enough for the fleshy roots, planting the tubers just at the surface in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould, peat substitute and sharp sand
Learn more →How to Repot Greek cyclamen?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Greek cyclamen?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Grey moulds can be a problem
Pests
May be troubled by cyclamen mite, glasshouse red spider mite, mice and vine weevil
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Greek cyclamen
Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling