cyclamen hederifolium

Hardy cyclamen, Sowbread.

Care level

Medium

This enchanting woodland plant puts on two spectacular shows - first with its butterfly-like pink flowers in autumn, then with its silver-marbled leaves that create intricate patterns all winter long. Unlike its indoor cousins, it's perfectly happy outdoors and can form impressive colonies that come back year after year.

Care & maintenance

Light

Moderate indirect 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 (0°C - 25°C)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 60% is recommended.

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

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 hederifolium 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.

Propagation methods

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