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Cyclamen
(Cyclamen
persicum)
Background
Cyclamen are apart of the Primrose family.
These flowers are notable for the trait that some species
will flower in every month of the year. Cyclamen are
winter and spring flowering plants which are available in a
wide range of colors.
Care
Cyclamen do well under bright indirect light.
When watering the Cyclamen, water at the soil level.
Keep water away from the leaf stems and flower stems.
Fertilize the Cyclamen with a well balanced liquid
fertilizer twice a month.
Miscellaneous
If you are a beginner grower,
min Cyclamen are a good start for you. They will bloom
longer, some have fragrance, and these minis are much more
heat tolerant. Standard Cyclamen like cool
temperatures during the day of about 60 degrees Fahrenheit
to 50 degrees Fahrenheit during the night
Propagation
The propagation step of the Cyclamen are very
difficult. It is recommended that the grower just buy
a new plant. But if you would like to attempt to
propagate your own Cyclamen here is a website to help you
through the steps.
Propagation of Cyclamen
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Links to Related
Websites
The Cyclamen
Society
Growing a Cyclamen as a House Plant
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