Persian Cyclamen
3.9 out of 5 (7 experiences)
Blooms easily
Also known as
Cyclamen, Persian Violet and Sowbread
Taxonomy
Cyclamen persicum
Cyclamen
Primulaceae
Ericales
What other plant parents say
Blooms easily 2
02/18/2021
I love the beautiful flowers but didn’t realize that it wants to be kept slightly moist so I’ve had a few die over the years. I find it wants a light watering every 3-4 days!
@Susan
Paden City, WV
03/02/2021
Such a beauty, love the leaves on this plant mine doesn’t like a lot of water it does love the morning sun
@Vanessa
Fort Worth, TX
04/04/2021
Very hard to take care of and not for the casual plant owner
@Alfiethesup…
Cottonwood Heights, UT
04/06/2021
Beautiful but DRAMATIC
How to care for Persian Cyclamen
Water
How often to water your Persian Cyclamen
every 9
Persian Cyclamen needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Persian Cyclamen in your home
a window
Persian 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.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Persian Cyclamen
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 Persian Cyclamen after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Persian Cyclamen
Persian Cyclamen
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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