Cyclamen purpurascens

continental : These plants like shady or semishady locations, where they are exposed for few hours a day to direct sunlight.
Avoid to expose these plants to frost. In winter replace them in the apartment or in the hothouse.

alpine : Place these plants in a semishady location, where they are exposed to direct sunlight for short periods of time.
The Cyclamen purpurascens does not tolerate cold, not even slight frosts which would damage the aerial part; for this reason it is suggested to grow them in a pot, so that they can be placed in a sheltered location during autumn and winter.

mediterranean : Place these plants in a semishady location, not excessively exposed to direct sunlight.
These plants can not tolerate frost; therefore remember to cover their aerial part with frost cloth during very rigid winters.

Feed Cyclamen purpurascens : It is advisable to fertilize regularly, using a fertilizer to be dissolved in normal waterings; from March to October fertilize every 10-15 days, during the rest of the year fertilizings will be more occasional, even once each 30-45 days.

continental : Give very regular waterings; all year long the soil shall be kept humid, however avoiding dangerous stagnations. Increase waterings in summer and decrease them when autumn starts.

alpine : We suggest frequent and generous waterings, so that the soil remains mostly humid all year long. It is possible to decrease waterings in winter.

mediterranean : It is advisable to give regular waterings, specially during spring and summer; before giving again water make sure the soil is dry.

Adversity Cyclamen purpurascens : Apply a precautionary treatment against fungal diseases at the end of winter; later on treatments will be applied only in case parasites are on the plant, trying to use specific products and not broad-spectrum ones. In any case avoid treatments during bloom for not injuring the pollinating insects.