Persian violet
Cyclamen hederifolium
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Pink to white tinged with pink Flowers In Autumn
Sun:
filtered shade,part sun/part shade
Soil:
Humus rich, Well-drained
Fruits:
purple,black Fruits In Summer Ready In Winter
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
watering
Persian violets need to be watered regularly, but not too much. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Overwatering can cause the plant to suffer or rot. Water once every 5-7 days during the growing season and let the soil dry out a bit between waterings. In the fall and winter the plant will slow down, and during this time water only about once every 2 weeks.
sunlight
Persian violet (Cyclamen hederifolium) does best with 6-8 hours a day of sunlight. It needs to be evenly distributed over the entire day, though you can give your Persian violet a little shade during the hottest part of the day. If your Persian violet is in direct sunlight for too long, the leaves will become sparse and the colors will be faded.
pruning
Persian violet can be pruned every 1 to 2 years. Pruning should be done in late winter/early spring when the plant is still in a dormant state. Cut away the dead flowers, stems, and leaves at the soil level. Prune lightly, being careful not to cut too deeply into the plant. Pruning can help the plant to become fuller and bushier, and it can also encourage new growth and flowering.
