Ivy-leaved cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium) is a hardy plant with marbled foliage and colorful flowers blooming late summer to autumn. It prefers partial to full shade in
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Sunlight
Partial to full shade.
Watering
Keep soil moist during growth, dry during dormancy.
Soil
Well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Temperature
Cool temperatures, hardy.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Light feeding during growth.
Partial to full shade.
Keep soil moist during growth, dry during dormancy.
Autumn to Spring (moist), Summer (dry)
Well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Cool temperatures, hardy.
Ideal 5-15 °C during growth
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Light feeding during growth.
Autumn to Spring
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental, Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
10-15 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Growth Rate
Medium
Dormancy
Summer dormancy
Leaf Color
Green, Silver
Leaf Type
Heart-shaped, lobed
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
2000
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Edible
No
All parts, especially tubers, contain triterpenoid saponins, causing severe gastrointestinal upset, cardiac issues, and potentially death if ingested by pets or humans.
