Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum · Family Primulaceae
Also known as: florist's cyclamen, persian cyclamen, sowbread
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A cool, bright windowsill away from radiators.
Light
Partial shade to bright indirect light. Warmth shortens the flowering.
Watering
Water from below into the saucer and avoid wetting the tuber.
About the plant
It has heart-shaped leaves with silvery patterns and flowers with upswept petals, like butterflies. It flowers in the cool months and goes dormant in the heat. It prefers cooler, brighter rooms.
Origin
Native to the eastern Mediterranean, from Turkey to the Middle East, in woods and on rocky slopes.
What it likes
- Cool rooms, 10 to 18 °C
- Watering from the saucer
- Bright indirect light
What it dislikes
- Heat and radiators
- Water on the tuber
- Direct sun
Did you know?
It grows from a tuber and, in summer, may lose its leaves to rest and resprout in autumn.
