Cyclamen - Lady's Mantle seeds

Common name: Cyclamen - Giraffe Horn Scientific name: Cyclamen Other names: Dan Alqat - Al-‘artaneetha - Soko’a – Azzamaṭṭout - Al-yezzoob Cyclamen is a perennial wild plant from the Primula family. Its leaves are heart-shaped, striped, and dark green. It has a long neck with serrated edges, reaching up to 12 cm in length and 7 cm in width. It is considered a sensitive plant, but with proper care, it will delight you during the first flowering season with its flowers, which are classified as some of the most beautiful flowers around the world. • Cyclamen flower: Its flowers are beautiful and fragrant, available in multiple colors including white, dark pink, light pink, red, lilac, and fuchsia. It blooms from early January until the end of May. • Cyclamen seed: The seeds are inside the fruits, small, round, and light brown in color. • Growing season for Cyclamen: Seeds are planted from December to March, and they can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural preserves and enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled and adequate lighting is available. • Suitable climate and soil for Cyclamen: Cyclamen is a perennial plant that can grow in mountains and among rocks, but it is very sensitive and cannot tolerate high temperatures. It needs a temperature in the early twenties, so it can grow indoors where direct sunlight is not necessary, only indirect light such as good indoor lighting or window light. It also grows well in fertile soil mixed with rocky soil particles for good drainage. It requires regular watering, and leaves should only be sprayed with water when dust accumulates. When planting in containers or agricultural beds, ensure the diameter at the bottom is equal to or close to the diameter at the top. • How to cultivate Cyclamen: It propagates through tubers and seeds, which are soaked in water for 24 hours before planting at a depth of 1 cm. Cover them with a lid that maintains soil moisture and blocks excess light. The best time to plant is during autumn and winter. The optimal temperature for germination is between 15-22°C. If the temperature drops or rises significantly beyond this range, it may cause seed rot or damage. Germination takes a long time, up to a month or two. Once germinated, remove the cover and provide the necessary light while maintaining a cool environment. If you can keep it cool during summer, it will not enter summer dormancy and will continue to grow. It needs fertilization every one or two months with water-soluble fertilizer, but avoid over-fertilizing. • Its benefits and uses: Grown for decoration in gardens and homes, and it is also a plant that repels insects. • Native habitat of Cyclamen: Mediterranean Basin.