Spring Sowbread (Cyclamen Repandum) is a perennial bulb in the Primulaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Cyclamen repandum is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to southern Europe and some Mediterranean islands.

Spring Sowbread

Spring Sowbread

Cyclamen Repandum

Cyclamen repandum is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to southern Europe and some Mediterranean islands.

Quick Facts

Type
bulb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
5-8

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental, shade plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Spring Sowbread

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Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Primulaceae
Genus:Cyclamen