How to grow and care for Cyclamen purpurascens Mill.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cyclamen purpurascens Mill., European cyclamen, Cyclamen
Cyclamen purpurascens Mill. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~20C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Cyclamen purpurascens Mill.
How often should I water?
check Cyclamen purpurascens Mill. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Summer. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Cyclamen purpurascens Mill. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Cyclamen purpurascens Mill. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~20℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cyclamen purpurascens Mill. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~20℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Cyclamen purpurascens Mill. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Cyclamen purpurascens Mill. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Primulaceae, Genus: Cyclamen, Species: Cyclamen purpurascens
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Mediterranean |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Cyclamen |
| Species | Cyclamen purpurascens |
Is Cyclamen purpurascens Mill. toxic?
Cyclamen purpurascens Mill. is dangerous to Hamster, Dog
Hamster
Dog
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