Persian Cyclamen
4.2 out of 5 (24 experiences)
Blooms easily
Survivor
Also known as
Cyclamen, Persian Violet and Sowbread
Taxonomy
Cyclamen persicum
Cyclamen
Primulaceae
Ericales
What other plant parents say
Blooms easily 10
Survivor 8
Browns easily 4
Fast grower 3
Large, lush leaves 2
Pest magnet 1
@Sarahg
Houston, TX
05/05/2021
When I first got my cyclamen in February, all her blooms died so I cut them off leaving just the leaves. About a month later, she gave me 6-8 new blooms and just keeps on blooming. Some weeks she nee…
@Jio
Bombay, Auckland
06/13/2021
leaves and flowers keep browning :( tried watering it differently (less sometimes, more others) kept it out of light, in light and keep having the same cycle, keeps browning easily, idk what to do
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!
@Tbonehalf
Newton, MA
05/06/2021
Very sensitive to sunlight and water, but it’s nice to see how fast it reacts, and you can quickly adapt to learn what it likes. Very pretty when it has its flowers out.
@Lohobobo
Pittsburgh, PA
06/09/2021
I have had this little plant for 10 years! It was a Valentine’s Day gift from my baby nephew. It’s lasted a few repottings, three houses and two offices.
@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
05/18/2021
Don’t worry about them browning easily, let them drain.
@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.
