Cyclamen hederifolium Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The ivy-leaved cyclamen is widely cultivated because it is one of the hardiest and most vigorous in oceanic climates. It grows in forests, scrubland, and rocky areas. This flowering plant is also a member of the Primulaceae family, which can be poisonous to humans and animals if ingested.
Common Name |
Ivy-leaved Cyclamen or Sowbread
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Plant Type
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Bulbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Cyclamen hederifolium
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Genus
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Cyclamen
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Family
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Primulaceae
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Order
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Ericales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Cyclamen hederifolium Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Cyclamen hederifolium.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Cyclamen hederifolium needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Cyclamen hederifolium needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Cyclamen hederifolium Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Cyclamen hederifolium to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 65°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Cyclamen hederifolium prefers Medium humidity levels, between 50% and 60%. |
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Cyclamen hederifolium Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Cyclamen hederifolium. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Cyclamen hederifolium plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Cyclamen hederifolium Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Cyclamen hederifolium plant. |
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Maximum Height |
6 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
Purple
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Cyclamen hederifolium toxic to pets? |
Yes
Like other Cyclamen, Cyclamen hederifolium is toxic to pets, especially cats and dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
Patio And Containers
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Cyclamen hederifolium Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Cyclamen hederifolium, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Cyclamen hederifolium Native Region |
Find out where the Cyclamen hederifolium plant originated. |
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Country |
Somalia
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Specific Location
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This plant is native to Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, the Caucasus, and Iran. |
