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Cyclamen africanum (Large-leaved cyclamen)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cyclamen africanum
Other names
Large-leaved cyclamen, African cyclamen, Cyclamen algeriense, Cyclamen commutatum, Cyclamen numidicum, Cyclamen pachybolbum, Cyclamen venustum
Genus
Cyclamen Cyclamen
Species
C. africanum - C. africanum is a compact, tender, clump-forming, deciduous, tuberous perennial with heart-shaped, dark green leaves, heavily mottled grey-green. Before the leaves emerge in autumn, erect stems bear pink flowers with reflexed petals and maroon bases.
Cyclamen africanum is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact, Erect flower stem
Flower
Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Mottled, Grey-green, Dark-green in Spring; Mottled, Grey-green, Dark-green in Autumn; Grey-green, Dark-green, Mottled in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mice , Squirrels , Vine weevil Glasshouse red spider mite , Mice , Squirrels , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove old leaves and flowers as needed.
Propagation
Seed must be soaked overnight prior to sowing. Sow at 16C in equal mix seed compost and sharp grit. Keep in partial shade.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Cyclamen africanum (Large-leaved cyclamen) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse
Cultivation
Grow in a loam-based compost in a cool greenhouse in bright, filtered light. In leaf, water moderately and feed a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser. Keep dry when dormant. Repot when tubers fill their pot.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Cyclamen africanum
Other names
Large-leaved cyclamen, African cyclamen, Cyclamen algeriense, Cyclamen commutatum, Cyclamen numidicum, Cyclamen pachybolbum, Cyclamen venustum
Genus
Cyclamen Cyclamen
Species
C. africanum - C. africanum is a compact, tender, clump-forming, deciduous, tuberous perennial with heart-shaped, dark green leaves, heavily mottled grey-green. Before the leaves emerge in autumn, erect stems bear pink flowers with reflexed petals and maroon bases.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Mottled, Grey-green, Dark-green in Spring; Mottled, Grey-green, Dark-green in Autumn; Grey-green, Dark-green, Mottled in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mice , Squirrels , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove old leaves and flowers as needed.
Propagation
Seed must be soaked overnight prior to sowing. Sow at 16C in equal mix seed compost and sharp grit. Keep in partial shade.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Cyclamen africanum (Large-leaved cyclamen) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse
Cultivation
Grow in a loam-based compost in a cool greenhouse in bright, filtered light. In leaf, water moderately and feed a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser. Keep dry when dormant. Repot when tubers fill their pot.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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