Christ tells the disciples to "consider the lilies" in Luke 12:27. Botanists believe that Cyclamens were among these plants. Alpine violet, Cyclamen persicum, grows in walls and among rocks in the Holy Land. Cyclamen indicum also grows in the Holy Lands.

Cultivation

Plant these so the top of the tuber is just below the soil surface. The soil must be quick draining and slightly acidic (pH of 6). They prefer some afternoon shade.

Bible References

Luke 12:27: Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

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