How to grow and care for Cyclamen repandum Sm.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cyclamen repandum Sm.
Cyclamen repandum Sm. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Cyclamen repandum Sm.
How often should I water?
check Cyclamen repandum Sm. 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 repandum Sm. need?

Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Cyclamen repandum Sm. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-7~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cyclamen repandum Sm. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Cyclamen repandum Sm. 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 repandum Sm. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Primulaceae, Genus: Cyclamen, Species: Cyclamen repandum
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Ericales |
Family | Primulaceae |
Genus | Cyclamen |
Species | Cyclamen repandum |
Is Cyclamen repandum Sm. toxic?
Cyclamen repandum Sm. is dangerous to Hamster, Dog
Hamster
Dog
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