Cyclamens grow from tubers, with the leaves and flowers sprouting from growing points on top of the tubers. Heart-shaped, variegated leaves display stunning patterns in various shades of green and silver, with each leaf having its own stem. Flowers may be white, pink, or purple, and have 5 petals connected at the base forming a cup, with five sepals behind the cup. Curved flower stems result in the flowers facing downward.