Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Sandy areas
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Artichoke
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Artichoke
Sikalemen
In German
Artischocke
Zyklamen
In French
Artichaut
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Ciclamen
In Greek
αγκινάρα
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Cíclame
In Polish
Karczoch
Cyklamen
In Latin
cactus
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Dicotyledonae
Family
Asteraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Cyclamen
Season and care of Artichoke and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Cyclamen season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Artichoke and Cyclamen Physical Information
Artichoke and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Cyclamen are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Artichoke and Cyclamen
Care of Artichoke and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads 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 Artichoke 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.