Also known as Common Cyclamen · Cultivated Cyclamen · Cyclamen
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Cyclamen persicum is a tuberous perennial herb with vibrant, upward-swept flowers and attractive variegated foliage. It blooms autumn to spring, thriving in cool temperat
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
60% intensity
Keep soil moist, avoid waterlogging.
70% intensity
Well-draining, humus-rich potting mix.
50% intensity
Cool, consistent temperatures.
70% intensity
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed during active growth.
50% intensity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Contains saponins, particularly concentrated in the tuber, which can cause gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, and diarrhea if ingested by humans or pets. Severe symptoms, including cardiac issues, can occur in pets with large ingestions.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the topsoil feels dry to the touch, ensuring excess water drains away. Avoid getting water directly on the corm or leaves to prevent rot.
Reduce watering significantly once leaves yellow and the plant enters dormancy, resuming when new growth appears.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Persian Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum)
Where Persian Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) is found
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8 known issues from plant disease data
Fusarium wilt in Cyclamen causes yellowing leaves, one-sided wilting, stunted growth, and brown discoloration in the crown and lower stem.
Botrytis blight on Cyclamen causes soft brown flower and leaf blight, with collapsing tissues and a fuzzy gray mold on damaged parts.
Bacterial soft rot in Cyclamen causes water-soaked, mushy crown and tuber decay, with rapid collapse of leaves, stems, and flowers.
Root rot in Cyclamen causes roots to turn brown and decay, leaving plants wilted, yellow, weak, and prone to sudden collapse.
Anthracnose on Cyclamen causes dark sunken spots on leaves and stems, with blighting, distortion, and early collapse of infected parts.
Impatiens necrotic spot in Cyclamen causes ring spots, brown streaks, leaf necrosis, and stunted plants with deformed flowers.
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Cyclamen |
| Species | Cyclamen persicum |
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