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Bulb · Primulaceae family

Ivy-leaved cyclamen

Cyclamen hederifolium

Part shade 3⅞ in–5⅞ in × 5⅞ in–11¾ in Flowers August–September to −84 °F
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In short a 10-second read

LightPart shade
Size3⅞ in–5⅞ in
spacing 10¾ in
FlowersAugust–September
PlantingSeptember–October
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Light, soil and water.

It grows best in part shade, in soil from dry to moist.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to moisthumus-richloamy

Watering

do not waterlogdrought tolerant once establishedless when it rains

Frost

−84 °F
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in3⅞ in–5⅞ inspread 5⅞ in–11¾ in
3⅞ in–5⅞ in× spread 5⅞ in–11¾ in

Plant 10¾ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 5–10 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlanting
Now, in October: a good time for planting (bulb). · watch for vine weevil.
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Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

August–September · pink or white

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

bulb: September–October

What to plant now (October) full list in October (243) →

Feeding

Nutrition.

Light
high-potash fertilizer

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level

Gray mold

Botrytis cinerea
High riskdisease
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What you will see

Gray fuzzy coating on dead parts, leaf and flower stalks collapse.

The source says: cyclamen are particularly susceptible to gray mold.

When to look

Throughout the growing season

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Improve ventilation; do not plant too densely.
    • Remove dead leaves and flowers and do not leave them lying.
  2. By hand as soon as noticedRemove and destroy affected parts.
Gray molddisease · throughout the growing seasonHigh risk

What you will see

Gray fuzzy coating on dead parts, leaf and flower stalks collapse.

The source says: cyclamen are particularly susceptible to gray mold.

When to look

Throughout the growing season

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Improve ventilation; do not plant too densely.
    • Remove dead leaves and flowers and do not leave them lying.
  2. By hand as soon as noticedRemove and destroy affected parts.
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Vine weevil

Vine weevil

Otiorhynchus sulcatus
Medium riskpest
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What you will see

Adult beetles notch the leaf edges; grubs eat the roots, the plant wilts, especially in a pot.

The source says: it is among the other susceptible plants.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
September–March

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Check potted plants especially in fall and winter.
    • Encourage natural enemies (birds, toads, hedgehogs, ground beetles).
  2. By hand summer; losses mainly September to MarchIn the evening, collect adult beetles with a torch; if a plant wilts, lift it and remove the grubs from the roots and compost.
  3. Biological August to early SeptemberNematodes (Steinernema 5–68 °F, Heterorhabditis 12–68 °F) into warm soil while the grubs are small; they work poorly in dry and heavy soil.
Vine weevilpest · September–MarchMedium risk

What you will see

Adult beetles notch the leaf edges; grubs eat the roots, the plant wilts, especially in a pot.

The source says: it is among the other susceptible plants.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
September–March

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Check potted plants especially in fall and winter.
    • Encourage natural enemies (birds, toads, hedgehogs, ground beetles).
  2. By hand summer; losses mainly September to MarchIn the evening, collect adult beetles with a torch; if a plant wilts, lift it and remove the grubs from the roots and compost.
  3. Biological August to early SeptemberNematodes (Steinernema 5–68 °F, Heterorhabditis 12–68 °F) into warm soil while the grubs are small; they work poorly in dry and heavy soil.
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Mice and squirrels

pest

What you will see

Dug-up or gnawed bulbs.

How to protect

    Mice and squirrelspest

    What you will see

    Dug-up or gnawed bulbs.

    How to protect

      Sources (5)

      Frequently asked

      Quick answers.

      When does ivy-leaved cyclamen flower?

      In August–September; the flowers are pink or white.

      Does ivy-leaved cyclamen tolerate shade?

      It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

      How much space does ivy-leaved cyclamen need?

      At maturity 5⅞ in–11¾ in wide and 3⅞ in–5⅞ in tall; recommended spacing 10¾ in.

      Vine weevil — what can you do?

      Check potted plants especially in fall and winter. In the evening, collect adult beetles with a torch; if a plant wilts, lift it and remove the grubs from the roots and compost.

      Gray mold — what can you do?

      Improve ventilation; do not plant too densely. Remove and destroy affected parts.

      Sources (15) Checked 22 October 2026

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