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Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen

About Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen belongs to the Cyclamen genus, and is native to Europe and Western Asia.

⚠️ Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cyclamen hederifolium

Genus

Cyclamen

Family

Primulaceae

Order

Ericales

Also known as

Sowbread cyclamen and Sowbread

How to care for Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen

💦 Water

How often to water your Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen in your home

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

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💦 Water Needs

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

💨 Humidity

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

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🪴 Soil

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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🌎 Native Region

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen is native to Europe and the Mediterranean.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.