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White Persian Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum

Cyclamen persicum blanc
Persian Cyclamen

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A compact-habit indoor plant, appreciated for its white winter flowering and its grey-silver marbled foliage. The florist's cyclamen thrives in a cool room (between 13 and 18 °C), under bright light, without direct sunlight, in a well-draining substrate. After flowering, the plant enters summer dormancy: water inputs are then significantly reduced until growth resumes in autumn.
Watering frequency
Moderate (once a week)
Indoor exposure
Indirect bright light
Benefits and advantages
Graphic foliage
Benefits and advantages
Flowering

Description

The Persian White Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum, commonly known as 'florist's cyclamen') is a reliable choice to brighten the home during the colder months: its delicately reflexed flowers rise above a cushion of beautifully variegated leaves. It thrives best in a cool room or unheated conservatory, on a bright windowsill but protected from direct sunlight. Its long winter flowering period makes it a classic for our interiors.

Native to a broad Mediterranean region stretching from Algeria and Tunisia to the Levant, Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel, Syria and western Turkey, Cyclamen persicum grows wild on rocky slopes, in scrub vegetation, at the edges of pine and oak forests, often on limestone soil, up to 1000–1200 m. It is a perennial geophyte with a flattened tubercle which basal leaves are heart-shaped, dark green marbled with silver, with undersides ranging from green to reddish. In pots, its leaf rosette reaches 15–20 cm in height with a 15–25 cm spread; stems bear solitary flowers with 5 strongly reflexed petals, here white in colour. The flowering period extends from November-December to March-April, depending on conditions; after pollination, the flower stem curves towards the foliage and the fruit, which is a capsule, ripens near the soil.

Indoor cultivation: it requires bright light, without direct sunlight: for example behind an East or North-facing window. The temperature should range between 15–18 °C during the day, 10–15 °C at night; above 21 °C, flowering ceases and the plant tends to go dormant. Watering from below limits collar rot; allow the plant to drain after soaking. When the foliage yellows and disappears, reduce watering significantly and resume in autumn.
Note: the tubercle is toxic if ingested by humans and pets; place the plant out of their reach.

Cyclamen looks superb arranged in groups of three in decorative pots placed on a windowsill; it pairs well with other houseplants with similar light and temperature requirements: Cymbidium, Chlorophytum, florist's azaleas and even a gardenia. It also makes a good plant for conservatories, for example placed at the base of large Monstera.

 

 

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Foliage

Foliage colour variegated
Foliage description Deciduous foliage after flowering and in summer.
Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen

Plant habit

Growth habit Rosette
Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time January to March, November to December
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 3 cm

Botanical data

Genus

Cyclamen

Species

persicum

Cultivar

blanc

Family

Primulaceae

Other common names

Persian Cyclamen

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Safety measures

Toxic plant
Irritating sap
Product reference25129

Location

Conservatory or slightly heated hallway/bedroom, bright office or living room are suitable locations if the room remains cool (avoid radiators and above convectors). Place the pot near a window (East or North facing) away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

Location

Indoor exposure Indirect bright light
For which room? Bedroom, Corridor, Veranda
Growth habit Rosette
Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal
Low temperature tolerance >10°C (temperate greenhouse)
Humidity level Moderate (40-60%)

Maintenance and care

Watering tips

Water once a week during the flowering period, reduce significantly after flowering and during dormancy. Gradually resume in September. Adjust according to temperature and light. Water by soaking, then empty the saucer; the substrate should remain slightly moist, but must not be waterlogged.

Potting advice, substrates and fertilisers

Repot during the summer dormancy, just before the resumption of growth in late summer–early autumn (September); approximately every 2 years.
Use a free-draining compost that does not hold water; mix gravel or perlite into the topsoil; allow the top of the tubercle to be level with the surface of the substrate.
Apply a liquid fertiliser for flowering plants with low nitrogen content (N lower than P and/or K, e.g. formulas like NPK ~3-5-7 / 4-6-8), every 2 weeks throughout the entire growth and flowering period.

Houseplant care

Carry out regular cleaning: pinch and remove (by gently pulling at the base) faded flowers and yellowed leaves.

Disease and pest advice

This plant shows medium to high susceptibility to diseases indoors when heat, stagnant humidity and overwatering are combined; it decreases significantly in a cool atmosphere with good ventilation and controlled watering. Botrytis: immediately remove faded flowers/leaves, avoid wetting the centre, water from below, improve ventilation; if attacked, clean and isolate the plant. Cyclamen mite: isolate the plant, remove severely affected parts, prioritise prevention (quarantine, hygiene); severe infestations are difficult to eradicate and may require removal of the young plant.

Maintenance and care

Watering frequency Moderate (once a week)
Fogging 1 time a week
Type of soil Light soil, Draining soil
Pests and diseases Aphids, Black spots, Rots
Susceptibility to diseases Medium
Ease of cultivation Amateur

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