cyclamen
africanum
africanum
Care level
Medium
This wild beauty blooms in autumn when most plants are winding down, producing elegant pink flowers that dance above marbled silver and green leaves. Native to Algeria and Tunisia, it goes dormant during hot summers and springs back to life with the first autumn rains, bringing a touch of Mediterranean magic to your home.
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.
Temperature
Wide range (5°C - 25°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The cyclamen africanum can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.