Florist's cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum · Cyclamens · Primrose family
Also known as: Persian Cyclamen · Cyclamen
Medium15–30cmNot pet-safe
Florist's cyclamen care at a glance
Florist's cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 10–16 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 10–16 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Florist's cyclamen
Common pests on Florist's cyclamen include Vine weevil. Also possible: Cyclamen mite, Aphids and Mice and rodents. Common diseases include Grey mould and Basal rot. Florist's cyclamen is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Vine weevil High
- Cyclamen mite Medium
- Aphids Low
- Mice and rodents Low
Disease
- Grey mould High
- Basal rot High
Toxicity
- Saponins High
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Frequently asked questions about Florist's cyclamen
- Which pests affect Florist's cyclamen?
- Common pests on Florist's cyclamen include Vine weevil. Also possible: Cyclamen mite, Aphids and Mice and rodents.
- Which diseases affect Florist's cyclamen?
- Common diseases include Grey mould and Basal rot.
- Is Florist's cyclamen toxic to cats and dogs?
- Florist's cyclamen is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Florist's cyclamen need?
- Florist's cyclamen has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Florist's cyclamen need?
- Florist's cyclamen prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Florist's cyclamen frost-hardy?
- Florist's cyclamen is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.