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Cyclamen hederifolium
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Cyclamen hederifolium

Ivy-leaved Cyclamen

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Tuberous perennial native to the Mediterranean, featuring ivy-shaped silver-mottled leaves and autumn blooms. Distinct from C. persicum due to summer dormancy.
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Plant Details

Common Name Ivy-leaved Cyclamen
Family Primulaceae
Genus Cyclamen
Species Hederifolium
Origin Mediterranean Basin
Blooming Autumn to Winter (Oct-Feb)
Leaf Color Dark green with silver mottling
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based mix with perlite and leaf mold for excellent drainage

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Watering

Water when topsoil dries during active growth (Autumn/Spring). Keep tuber dry in summer dormancy to prevent rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only. Avoid direct sun which scorches leaves.

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Fertilization

Weak liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth phase only

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellow leaves at base immediately

Pest Control Aphid Cyclamen Mite Fungus Gnat

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
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Feb
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 75°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
400 – 8000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2 – 15
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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