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Botanical name
Cyclamen persicum
Other names
Persian cyclamen, Miniature cyclamen
Genus
Species
C. persicum - C. persicum is a tender, clump-forming, tuberous, herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped, silver-marbled, dark green leaves and, from early winter into spring, slender, erect stems bearing fragrant.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers may be fragrant.
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
COLOUR
Flower
Mixed Colours
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Green in Spring; Silvery-grey, Green in Autumn; Green, Silvery-grey in Winter
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mice , Squirrels , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease free except under glass.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation
Sow seed in darkness as soon as ripe at 12-15C. Seeds must be soaked for at least 10 hours prior to sowing.
Propagation methods
Seed
WHERE TO GROW
Cyclamen persicum (Persian cyclamen) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Outdoor
Cultivation
Grow indoors or under glass in loam-based compost in bright filtered light & moderate humidity. Plant with tops of tubers just above soil surface. In growth, water moderately & feed fortnightly. Keep dry when dormant.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered