Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
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Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Forests
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
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Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
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Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Azalea
Sikalemen
In German
Azalee
Zyklamen
In French
azalée
Cyclamen
In Spanish
azalea
Ciclamen
In Greek
αζάλεα
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Azalea
Cíclame
In Polish
azalia
Cyklamen
In Latin
Azalea
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Ericaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Rhodoreae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Azalea and Cyclamen
Season and care of Azalea and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Azalea and Cyclamen Physical Information
Azalea and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Cyclamen
Care of Azalea and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done 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 Azalea 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.