Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Blue
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Not Available
Botanical Name
Begonia masoniana
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
iron cross begonia
Sikalemen
In German
Eisenkreuz Begonie
Zyklamen
In French
croix de fer bégonia
Cyclamen
In Spanish
el hierro cruzado begonia
Ciclamen
In Greek
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
begônia cruz de ferro
Cíclame
In Polish
Iron Cross begonia
Cyklamen
In Latin
ferrum crucem Begonia
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Begoniaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Begonia masoniana and Cyclamen
Season and care of Begonia masoniana and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia masoniana and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Begonia masoniana and Cyclamen Physical Information
Begonia masoniana and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Begonia masoniana and Cyclamen are as follows:
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Begonia masoniana and Cyclamen
Care of Begonia masoniana and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia masoniana 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 Begonia masoniana 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.