Subscribe to our newsletter. Ask an Expert Cyclamen Persian Violet, florist's cyclamen, C. persicum S omeone once said that the flowers of cyclamen look like butterflies stopped in motion above water lilies. Flowers are held high above the foliage, and face downward, but the petals reverse, pointing upwards to give the blossoms a look resembling butterflies in flight. B looms are white, pink, red, magenta, lavender or deep purple, and the heart-shaped leaves are marbled light green or gray.
Growth emerges from a corm very similar to a bulb.
M any think them difficult to grow, but one must understand the growth cycle before throwing in the trowel. If you've just purchased a cyclamen for the holidays, follow these simple guidelines to enjoy it year after year. Ideally, plants should be allowed to stay dormant during the warmest weather, and flower in winter and spring. When a new leaf forms, begin watering again, and fertilize once a month until flower buds form. Inc. All rights reserved.