How to Care for Cyclamen persicum
Korean name: 시클라멘
Its unique flowers resemble butterflies with their wings spread. It blooms in the cool autumn to winter, brightening up indoor spaces during the cold season.
Key facts
- Category: Flowering plant
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Where to keep: indoors
- Native to: Eastern Mediterranean
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Flower meaning: Shyness, sadness of parting
- Traits: winter flower, cool environment, butterfly flower, autumn winter
Care Guide
- Light: Bright indirect light
- Watering: It is recommended to fill the pot saucer with water for absorption from below.
- Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Humidity: Normal humidity
- Temperature: 10~18°C (cool environment is essential)
- Fertilizer: Bi-weekly flowering fertilizer during blooming period
Common questions
How often should you water Cyclamen persicum?
It is recommended to fill the pot saucer with water for absorption from below. Roughly every 5 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Cyclamen persicum?
It likes Bright indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Use Fertile, well-draining soil.
Is Cyclamen persicum safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Cyclamen persicum good for beginners?
Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 10~18°C (cool environment is essential). Humidity: Normal humidity. Fertilise Bi-weekly flowering fertilizer during blooming period.