Species Persian violet
purple-white flowers, red-brown stems and green leaves with green veins

Persian violet

Cyclamen hederifolium

Persian Violet (Cyclamen hederifolium) is an incredibly beautiful shade loving plant. Bursting with small, delicate, heart-shaped flowers in vibrant shades of white, pink, or lavender, it's the perfect garden addition to any creative landscape. Its lush glossy foliage is also a great complement, providing contrast with the soft flowers. Hardy and perennially blooming, Persian Violet is very easy to maintain and is perfect for shaded rockeries, banks, and borders. Its flowers appear during winter and spring, adding texture and grace to an otherwise barren season. Persian Violet is truly an amazing plant.

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.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Cyclamen hederifolium is in August and September.

Starts Flowering

Cyclamen hederifolium typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.

Starts Flowering

Cyclamen hederifolium typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Cyclamen hederifolium is in August and September.

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