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Cyclamen

The cyclamen is one of the most spread houseplants, especially because it has its beautiful flowers during the winter, thus brightening up the cold periods. It belongs to the family Primulaceae and it includes different species originating from the east area of the Mediterranean. During the whole cultivation period it’s important to have a wet weather, with temperatures not higher than 15°.

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Botanical name

Botanical name

Cyclamen

Common name

Common name

Cyclamen

Variety

Variety

Flower's color

Flower's color

White, pink, red

Temperature

Temperature

max 15°

Exposure

Exposure

Half shade

Watering need

Watering need

Averages

Blooming

Blooming

Winter

Availability

Availability

September-October

Availability

September, October
Exposure

Half shade
Flowering

Winter
Water need

Average

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