Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southeastern United States
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
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Sikalemen
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Zyklamen
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Cyclamen
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Ciclamen
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Cíclame
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Cyklamen
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cyclamen
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cyclamen Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cyclamen are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cyclamen
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.