Botanical Name: Cyclamen persicum
Common Name: Florist's cyclamen Type of Plant: herb. perennial Character summer-deciduous tuber Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright clump of rounded, fleshy leaves, with striking red, white, or pink flowers held above foliage Height to 1' Spread to 18" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/outdoor half shade or bright, cool conditions indoors Soil prefers rich, well-drained soil - add organic matter Hardiness some frost (zones 16-24) Morphology: Leaves cordate to 5" long, dark green with silvery sploches above, bony teeth along margins Flowers spring - about 2" long on scapes 6" long; flowers usually point down, petals point up; pink, red, white Fruit small fleshy capsule Propagation: seed, occasionally by division Usage: choice 'spring-flowering' container plant; also used in shady areas outdoors - usually in small scale landscapes Landscape Care: Watering keep uniformly moist Fertilizing 1/2 strength balanced fertilizer 2X during active growth; top dress annually with fertilizer enriched potting soil Pruning remove dead flowers and leaves; allow to go dormant during hot months Pests/Diseases cyclamen mite Special Conditions/Other keep plant dry during dormant period Origin: Mediterranean Family: Primulaceae Notes: |
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