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Genus Cyclamen (Alpine violet, Persian violet)

SIK-lah-men Common Name: Alpine violet, Persian violet

This is a genus of about 20 tuberous perennials grown for their reflexed, nodding flowers in white or shades of pink or red. They are sometimes fragrant. The heart-shaped foliage often has a silvery cast or pattern. Flowering time varies greatly. Grow as a houseplant or in a rock garden, border, or raised bed. They require excellent drainage.
Noteworthy characteristics: Nodding flowers with 5 reflexed petals. Heart-shaped leaves. Often grown as houseplants. All parts are toxic.
Care: Cyclamen require perfectly drained soil and most prefer dappled shade. See species accounts for individual requirements.
Propagation: Soak just ripened seed in water for at least 12 hours and rinse before sowing in darkness at 43-54°F. Plants resent division.
Problems: Indoors, watch for spider mites, vine weevil, gray mold, and cyclamen mite. Mice and squirrels may be troublesome in the garden.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Cyclamen

Cyclamen hederifolium
(Baby cyclamen)

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A fine plant for fall, this cyclamen's frequently scented, mottled flowers emerge directly from the soil, followed by a carpet of patterned, mid- to dark green leaves attractively variegated with patterns in white or silver. It often blooms for up to two months. Each small pink or white flower has swept-back petals resembling a dove in flight, marked with maroon at the mouth. It makes a good foliage display all winter after the flowers have faded.