‹ All plantsFlorist's Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum
Flowering houseplantsMood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance
Also called: Persian Cyclamen
Heart-shaped patterned leaves emerge from a tuber; swept-back flowers rise on individual stems in cool-season growth.
Growth habit: upright or shrubby.
Plant Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance
It prefers cool active growth and a seasonal dormancy rhythm that differs from typical tropical houseplants.
Care guide
Very bright indirect light with some gentle direct sun. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun is often beneficial after acclimation.
Water thoroughly when the upper portion begins to dry, adjusting for active growth and dormancy.
Airy, well-draining mix appropriate to the plant's growth type.
Average to moderate humidity is suitable unless otherwise noted.
No support needed unless the species naturally vines.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
