Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Middle Africa
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Arusha, Caturra, Charrieriana
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Moist Soils, Well Drained
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil, 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 Type
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Pinching, Prune in spring, 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
Half strength liquid fertilizer every other week, Weak liquid fertilizer throughout the growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Headache, Migraines, Weight loss
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as an ingredient in coffee, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
COFFEA arabica
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Arabian Coffee plant
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Arabian Coffee Plant
Sikalemen
In German
Arabian Kaffeepflanze
Zyklamen
In French
Arabian Usine Café
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Planta del café Arábiga
Ciclamen
In Greek
Ο αραβικός καφές Φυτών
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Planta do café Arábica
Cíclame
In Polish
Arabian Coffee roślin
Cyklamen
In Latin
Planta Arabs Coffee
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Rubiaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Coffeeae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arabian Coffee and Cyclamen
Season and care of Arabian Coffee and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Arabian Coffee and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arabian Coffee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arabian Coffee is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Arabian Coffee is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Arabian Coffee and Cyclamen Physical Information
Arabian Coffee and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Arabian Coffee height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Arabian Coffee and Cyclamen are as follows:
Arabian Coffee flower color: White
Arabian Coffee leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Arabian Coffee and Cyclamen
Care of Arabian Coffee and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arabian Coffee pruning is done Pinching, Prune in spring, 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 Arabian Coffee 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.