Cyclamen: Caring for the Winter Flower
Cyclamen persicum
Cyclamen care (Cyclamen persicum): winter flower with swept-back petals. Cool bright spot, well-drained soil, water from below, toxic tuber.
Characteristics
Florist’s cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) is a tuberous plant with heart-shaped patterned leaves and flowers with upswept petals in white, pink, red or purple, blooming from autumn to spring. It loves a cool, bright spot with indirect light and well-drained soil; water from below to avoid rotting the tuber. It rests in summer. The tuber is toxic.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers luce intensa indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
