Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Central America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
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Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
-
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
-
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
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
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Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
Sikalemen
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Zyklamen
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Cyclamen
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Ciclamen
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Cíclame
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Cyklamen
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Orchidaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Tribe
Cymbidieae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Cyclamen
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Arching Brassia and Cyclamen Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Cyclamen are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Cyclamen
Care of Arching Brassia and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done 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 Arching Brassia 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.