Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Madagascar
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
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver, Gray
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver, Gray
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Costapalmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Larva, Palmetto weevil
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Cancers
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Nut
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Chewing
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BISMARCKIA nobilis
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Bismarck Palm
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Bismarck Palm
Sikalemen
In German
Bismarck Palm
Zyklamen
In French
Bismarck Palm
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Bismarck Palm
Ciclamen
In Greek
Bismarck Palm
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Bismarck Palm
Cíclame
In Polish
Bismarck Palm
Cyklamen
In Latin
Bismarck Palm
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Dicotyledonae
Family
Arecaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Bismarckia
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Borasseae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bismarck Palm and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Bismarck Palm and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Bismarck Palm and Cyclamen. Bismarck Palm doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Bismarck Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Bismarck Palm has allergic reactions like Oral Cancers and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Oral Cancers. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bismarck Palm and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bismarck Palm and Cyclamen
Season and care of Bismarck Palm and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Bismarck Palm and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bismarck Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bismarck Palm is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bismarck Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Bismarck Palm and Cyclamen Physical Information
Bismarck Palm and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Bismarck Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Bismarck Palm and Cyclamen are as follows:
Bismarck Palm flower color: Light Yellow
Bismarck Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Bismarck Palm and Cyclamen
Care of Bismarck Palm and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bismarck Palm 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 Bismarck Palm 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.
