Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Circular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Not Available
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Sikalemen
In German
Ajowan
Zyklamen
In French
Ajowan
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Ciclamen
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
aipo
Cíclame
In Latin
semina Carom
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Apiaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Cyclamen
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Ajwain plant and Cyclamen Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Cyclamen are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Cyclamen
Care of Ajwain plant and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.