Persian cyclamen

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A winter or spring-flowering tuber, growing to 10-20cm in height. Heart-shaped, dark-green leaves have silver markings. Fragrant white or pink flowers with petals swept upwards have carmine mouths

Scientific classification

Species: Persian cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum)
Genus: Cyclamen
Family: Primulaceae

Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse · Bulbs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Tufted
Habit: Spring · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Persian cyclamen

Distribution map

Eastern Mediterranean

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Persian cyclamen

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Persian cyclamen care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, in darkness as soon as ripe at 12 to 15°C. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing

Growing

Grow indoors or under glass in containers of loam-based compost with the tops of the tubers just above the soil surface. Maintain bright, filtered light with moderate humidity and a minimum winter temperature of 5 to 7°C. Avoid draughts and hot dry air. When in growth water moderately and apply a liquid fertiliser fortnightly. Reduce water after flowering and keep dry when dormant

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