Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Cyclamen
Interesting "upside down" flower at the end of long tubers with long petals pointing up and beautiful heart shaped, fleshy foliage
Cyclamen flower bud and leaf in my Lean design
Common name
Origin
Varieties
There are 23 species of perennials but florists most often use Cyclamen Persicum in their designs
Colors
Vase life
Scent
Uses
Beautiful as flowering plant or growing design or use the foliage and flowers in designs where you require shorter stems.
Conditioning
Water only when the plant feels dry and do not pour the water over the crown of the plant. Keep in bright but indirect light. See the Tutorial on how to harvest Cyclamen flowers and foliage
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