Cyclamen persicum offers the same striking foliage and spectacular heart-shaped bloom as other commonly grown cyclamen species, but with the exception of its the size is noticeably smaller.
This characteristic herbaceous plant has flowers of different colors, where pink, red and white stand out, striking colors that complement very well with the dark green of its leaves. As a curiosity, it is a plant that emits flowers in winterwhile most plants of this type do not, something that does Cyclamen persicum into a very interesting indoor plant to grow at home.
However, you should keep in mind that Cyclamen persicum It is toxic if ingested to pets (cats, dogs and horses) and humans.
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main care of Cyclamen persicum
Although it may seem that this plant ends when summer appears, Cyclamen persium it is a perennial species that regrows each year. When temperatures rise, the plant goes dormant and reappears when autumn sets in.
Its cultivation as an indoor plant, in pots, is common, being able to have it both at home and on balconies and terraces. To have a spectacular flowering, you need cool temperatures like those usual in winter, but logically without frost.
They are quite sensitive to humidity and they tend to rot if the substrate (but not the environment) is excessively moist. Cyclamen persium It lives best in well-lit and well-ventilated places.
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As a houseplant, Cyclamen persium needs indirect light, so if we place it near a window facing north or east, it is an ideal position. If planted outside in our garden, a partial shade situation is ideal, never direct sun.
In this case, it is better to place it in the shade of a tree or bushsheltered from the wind.
temperature and humidity
Cyclamen persium prefers cool, humid climates. They do not tolerate high temperatures very well. spring and summer months, since activate their latency entry mechanism. Strong wind and drafts are also not good for them.
Type of substrate for Cyclamen persicum
Appreciate the soil with good drainage. Indeed, an excess of humidity (too much watering in a pot or too much rain) generally causes its roots to rot and the plant withers in a short time.
A fertile substrate benefits its flowering, so we recommend mixing the universal substrate with nutrient sources such as earthworm humus or compost. If we add a part of sand, perlite or vermiculite, to improve drainage, so much the better.
In any case, if you water moderately and do not flood the pot, the universal substrate as the only source of support is sufficient for this variety of cyclamen.
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As mentioned earlier, the main problem with Cyclamen persium it’s him excess moisture in the substrate. Watering should be moderate, so the ideal state is to maintain a constant light humidity.
A very simple trick that very few people put into practice is check the humidity before each watering, simply by palpating with the fingertips, especially at a depth of 2 or 3 cm. If there is a little humidity, we will delay watering the next day.
Typically, a home-grown cyclamen is watered once a week, although individual home conditioning factors (temperature, humidity, and drafts) will need to be considered.
Use of fertilizer
Most indoor plants, such as Cyclamen persiumrespond very well to fertilization, especially in the period of greatest budding or, as is the case, during flowering.
We recommend using both liquid and granular fertilizer, applying once a week (liquid) or once every 15-20 days (granular), always at a low dose.
For liquid fertilizers, we recommend applying 1 ml/L of irrigation water, and granular fertilizers, 10 to 20 grams per pot.
propagation guide
The spread of Cyclamen persium can be done by dividing the tubers, in autumn. Be aware, however, that propagating this little cyclamen can be a real challenge, as the cut tubers tend to rot.
Therefore, you must be patient and persistent. To carry out this operation, you will need a very sharp knife, a pot according to the size of the plant and a substrate with excellent drainage.
- Carefully dig up the cyclamen tuber.
- With a sharp, sterilized knife, cut the tuber into two equal parts.
- With the tuber divided, we plant each piece in its respective pot, burying it to a depth of about 5 cm.
- A mixture of universal substrate, coconut fiber (or any other material with good drainage) and earthworm humus can be used.
- We water with a little water around the tuber and each time we notice the dry substrate.
How to stimulate flowering Cyclamen persicum
Cyclamen are famous for the particular shape of their flower and their aroma. These beautiful flowers appear each year during the winter months when most other flowers die back in the cold.
To stimulate the flowering of this plant, we will provide a low dose fertilizer before the emergence of the flower and we will place the plant in a well-lit area.
Reducing watering during this period also stimulates flower growth, causing a little controlled stress that promotes this process.
The use of biostimulants also promotes the production of more flowers and corrects specific problems related to stress. To stimulate the flowering of cyclamen you can use amino acids or algae (Gnarled Ascophyllum)
common problems of Cyclamen persicum and solutions
Dead leaves
When the stems and leaves of Cyclamen persicum losing turgidity is a sign that we water too much. The waterlogged substrate causes.
Dead leaves are often a overwatering indicator, which can cause rot. If this happens, reduce watering until the soil is dry. Move the cyclamen to a well-ventilated area to gradually reduce accumulated moisture.
yellow leaves
This situation can arise following 2 completely different and contrary situations:
- Excess sun: the high incidence of sunlight reduces the coloring of the plant and turns it yellow, in some cases showing spots due to sunburn. We must place our plant in a well-lit area but without direct sunlight.
- Lack of light: a cyclamen without light will slowly lose chlorophyll from its leaves and its foliage will turn yellow. You should locate our factory in a brighter area.