The cyclamen plant is a lovely perennial tuber from the Primulacaea family, native to Mediterranean countries such as the Greek Islands, Turkey and some parts in Europe.The name “Cyclamen” comes from Greek origins- Kylos, or “ring” which explains how the seeds twist and turn as they grow.A Cyclamen’s leaves are dark green, shaped like a heart, and its surface usually bears a striking pattern marked in a lighter green or white shade. The flowers are upswept and come in a variety of pastel hues.
Naturally, the Cyclamen blooms from January till March when the air is colder, then rests during the warmer summer months.Cyclamen plants are a favorite for use as an indoor flowering houseplant, and it’s because of a number of things.One, the variety of bright-colored flowers are astounding – you can see multicolored ones, pure whites or in any shade of red.Today’s cyclamen persicum hybrids are the most sought-after variety of the Cyclamen tuber. There are also different sizes to choose from; the miniature cyclamen varieties come in a number of bright shades, and they can bloom as much as the bigger sized varieties!
