Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
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Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 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
White, Pink
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Lots of watering
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, 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, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
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Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Sikalemen
In German
Applemint Baum
Zyklamen
In French
Applemint Arbre
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Ciclamen
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Cíclame
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Cyklamen
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Lamiaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Mentheae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Cyclamen
Season and care of Applemint and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Applemint and Cyclamen Physical Information
Applemint and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Cyclamen are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Applemint and Cyclamen
Care of Applemint and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.