{"product_id":"leopardo-cream-white-florist-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-leopardo-cream-white","title":"Leopardo Cream White Florist Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Leopardo Cream White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeopardo Cream White Florist Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Leopardo Cream White') is a compact flowering tuber, about 40cm tall and wide, with warm, pure white flowers that hold their shape on strong upright stems. The Leopardo series is bred to cope with heat and stress, which makes it a sound white cyclamen for Australian homes and patios. It flowers through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, warm white.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream White is an elegant pure white with a warm tone and the look of an orchid, which suits modern interiors and shaded courtyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than older types.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred for heat and stress resilience, Leopardo suits homes and patios that swing between warm and cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy upright flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big blooms sit on strong stems gathered toward the middle, so the display stays tidy rather than flopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarbled foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, heart shaped leaves marked with silver and flushed pink underneath look good between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shade lover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants bright dappled light or part shade, a position few flowering plants enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors on a cool, bright sill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclamen like light without heat. A sill, shelf or hallway table with bright, indirect light suits it, away from heaters and midday sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant one to a 25cm pot and stand it on a shaded verandah or balcony, sheltered from wind and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where winters are mild, plant 40cm apart at the front of a shaded bed or under a verandah eave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Leopardo Cream White Florist Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a bright, shaded, sheltered spot and protect it from any frost, since it grows best above about 5C. In the south and frosty inland areas, treat it as an indoor or covered patio plant. Leopardo tolerates warmth better than most, but still keep it out of hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a free draining potting mix, or loose, humus rich soil in a bed. Plant with the top of the tuber showing above the surface, as it sits in the tube, because a buried tuber is the commonest cause of rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little and often is the rule: water lightly and regularly, keeping the crown and stems dry. Give a liquid flowering plant feed every fortnight through the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old flowers and yellow leaves by twisting them off at the base. Once flowering finishes and the leaves yellow, reduce watering and let the plant rest through summer, then resume when fresh growth starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Leopardo Cream White Florist Cyclamen as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small tuber with a tuft of leaves and bulks up over a season towards its 40cm size. It flowers in the cooler months, so a plant arriving in warm weather makes leaf first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cyclamen\"\u003eBrowse our full cyclamen range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eMore indoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The tuber is poisonous if eaten, so keep the plant away from dogs, cats and small children, and place pots out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get it to flower again next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet it rest through its dormant period, usually summer, then restart watering when new leaves appear in autumn. Repot into fresh mix with the tuber top above the soil, and resume fortnightly feeding once it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with Australian heat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than most. Leopardo is bred for extra heat and stress resilience, so it manages warm rooms and mild days well. It is still a cool season plant, so keep it out of hot afternoon sun and expect it to rest in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787205247295,"sku":"CYC-PER-LEOPAR-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/leopardo-cream-white-florist-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-leopardo-cream-white.jpg?v=1792152086","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/leopardo-cream-white-florist-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-leopardo-cream-white","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}