Cilician cyclamen
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A tuberous perennial with broad, heart-shaped leaves, mottled with silver above and purplish beneath, and pale or rosy-pink flowers 2-3cm in width, with reflexed, twisted petals marked with purple at the base, opening in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cilician cyclamen (Cyclamen cilicium)
- Genus
- Cyclamen
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cilician cyclamen
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Cilician cyclamen
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Cilician cyclamen care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in darkness as soon as ripe. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing
Growing
GrowingPlant 5cm deep in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Avoid excessive summer moisture and mulch well when leaves wither
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Common pests and 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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