ivy-leaved cyclamen
Also known as: Neapolitan cyclamen; sowbread
A perennial to 12cm, with somewhat ivy-shaped leaves patterned with silvery-green, and pink, sometimes fragrant, flowers 2.5cm in width, darker around the mouth, opening before or with the leaves
Scientific classification
- Species
- ivy-leaved cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium)
- 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
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of ivy-leaved cyclamen
Distribution map
Southern Europe to Turkey
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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 ivy-leaved cyclamen
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ivy-leaved 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. See hardy cyclamen cultivation for further advice
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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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