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Cyclamen with Swept-Back Petals

Cyclamens are indoor flowering plants valued for their reflexed petals that point upward above silver-patterned foliage.

A potted cyclamen with raised flowers and heart-shaped leaves.
Cyclamen with Swept-Back Petals
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Cyclamen Plant in a Pot

The cyclamen features heart-shaped foliage growing in a low rosette, above which delicate flower stems ascend. Its petals fold backward toward the sky, exposing the central flowering bud while held securely within an indoor pot.

Cyclamen Adaptation and Bloom Season

Cyclamens originate from the Mediterranean region, where they adapted to bloom during cooler autumn and winter months. Unlike many traditional garden flowers, cyclamen plants go dormant during hot summer weather, storing energy inside underground tubers.

Real Colors of a Cyclamen

  • Petals: magenta, deep pink, red, or white
  • Leaf upper surface: dark green with silver markings
  • Leaf underside: dark reddish purple
  • Flower stem: reddish brown
  • Plant container: terracotta brown or dark gray
Questions and answers

Cyclamen Questions and Answers

Why do cyclamen petals bend backward?
The reflexed petals protect the reproductive parts of the flower from rain while granting easy access to early season pollinating insects.
How should a potted cyclamen be watered?
Cyclamen plants absorb water best from below by soaking the base container, which prevents root rot and keeps moisture off the crown.
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