Outsidepride Cyclamen Persicum - 50 Seeds
Cyclamen (Persicum) - Cyclamen persicum is often seen for sale throughout the fall and winter, in less hardy zones, as a houseplant. This variety of cyclamen is often referred to as the Florist?s Cyclamen, has sweet scented small 1/2 to 3/4 inch flowers that are produced on long stems, held upright above the foliage. It is a tuberous perennial with heart shaped leaves common to cyclamen. Cyclamen Persicum can grow outside, but will usually die if temperatures get below 50 degrees. Cyclamen persicum need full sun to partial shade with a rich well-drained soil mix. In the greenhouse, use a soil mix consisting of 2 parts peat moss to 1 part loam to 1 part sand. The plants are well watered and allowed to dry until the surface has become dry before watering again. Fertilize them monthly with a balanced fertilizer diluted to 1/2 the strength recommended on the label. Be careful not to over-water as too much water will cause the tubers to rot. After the flowering period, the plant are allowed to dry for its summer dormancy period. In late September, start watering the plants again to break dormancy and stimulate its winter flowering period.