Cyclamen persicum 'Illusia'
Cyclamen persicum 'Illusia' is an exciting new flowering houseplant that has already received international recognition, winning Japan’s Flower of the Year 2023–24 and the award for Best Flowering Houseplant 2024 at the HTA New Plant Awards.
It produces an abundance of delicate, soft pink, star-shaped blooms with unique beard-like detailing in each petal, rising gracefully above dark green, marbled foliage. Compact, free-flowering, and long-lasting, it is perfect for brightening windowsills, tabletops, or seasonal displays indoors. With regular deadheading, it will reward you with continuous blooms over an extended period.
- Other names: Persian Cyclamen 'Illusia'
- Useful to know: Safe around children and pets
- Eventual height: 20cm tall, 20cm spread
- Origins: Cultivar of Cyclamen persicum, native to the Eastern Mediterranean
Cyclamen Care Sheet
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun, which may scorch flowers or foliage.
Water: Water when the soil surface begins to dry, ideally from the base to avoid wetting leaves. Reduce watering as the plant enters dormancy.
Soil/Nutrition: Use a free-draining houseplant or bulb compost. Feed every 2–3 weeks during active growth with a high-potassium fertiliser.
Humidity: Prefers cool, moderately humid conditions. Avoid placing near radiators or draughts.
Pruning & Propagation: Remove faded flowers and yellow leaves by gently twisting at the base. Propagation is from seed.
Experience level: Beginner-friendly
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EAN code8717929027729
- Brand
- Pot Size10.5cm
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