Ornamental Plant
CYCLAMEN
(Cyclamen persicum)
A perennial herbaceous plant originating from the Mediterranean. A flower symbolizing rebirth of love, with small funnel-shaped blooms in diverse colors.
Ornamental Plant
Care Notes
CYCLAMEN
Cyclamen persicum
1. Characteristics
Perennial herb from the Mediterranean. Small funnel-shaped flowers in red, blue, white, and many other colors.
2. Temperature
Root growth at 2-6°C, sprouting 5-10°C, leaf growth 10-20°C, ideal blooming 15-18°C, corm storage 25°C.
3. Humidity & Fertilizing
Prefers warm, moist conditions. Water only when soil is completely dry. Minimal fertilizing needed — add phosphate and potassium just before sprouts emerge.
spa I. PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Cyclamen is a perennial herbaceous plant originating from the Mediterranean, symbolizing the rebirth of love.
Each plant typically produces 1-2 flower stems, with each stem bearing 20-30 small funnel-shaped blooms. Cyclamen flowers come in a wide variety of colors including red, blue, white, and more.
agriculture II. GROWING AND CARE TECHNIQUES
1. Temperature
The cyclamen corm develops its root system fully at 2-6°C. During the sprouting stage, the corm requires a temperature of 5-10°C. Leaf growth occurs optimally at 10-20°C. The ideal temperature for blooming is 15-18°C, while 25°C is the best temperature for corm storage.
2. Humidity
Cyclamen prefers to grow in warm and moist conditions. When watering, wait until the soil is completely dry before watering again. If growing in water, do not submerge the roots completely — leave part of the roots exposed to absorb air.
3. Fertilizing
The cyclamen corm contains sufficient nutrients for growth, so heavy fertilizing is generally not necessary. Simply add one application of phosphate fertilizer and potassium fertilizer just before the sprouts emerge from the soil.
Living Conditions
Root Development
At 2-6°C, the root system develops fully.
Sprouting
At 5-10°C, the corm begins to sprout.
Leaf Growth
At 10-20°C, leaves grow well.
Blooming
Ideal temperature 15-18°C. Best corm storage at 25°C.
Cyclamen is well-suited for the diligent gardener.