Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
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Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
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Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
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Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
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Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, 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
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
candelabro
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
candelabro
Sikalemen
In German
candelabro
Zyklamen
In French
candelabro
Cyclamen
In Spanish
candelabro
Ciclamen
In Greek
candelabro
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
candelabro
Cíclame
In Polish
candelabro
Cyklamen
In Latin
candelabro
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Browningia
Cyclamen
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Candelabro and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Cyclamen. Candelabro has thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like . 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 Candelabro and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Cyclamen
Season and care of Candelabro and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Cyclamen season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Candelabro and Cyclamen Physical Information
Candelabro and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Cyclamen
Care of Candelabro and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro 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.