Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Tubers
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
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 regions, Tropical regions
  
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Pink, Purple, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Sand
  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
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
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Unknown
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
  
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
  
Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
  
Cyclamen Persicum
  
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
  
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
  
In Hindi
Candelaria
  
Sikalemen
  
In German
Candelaria
  
Zyklamen
  
In French
Candelaria
  
Cyclamen
  
In Spanish
Candelaria
  
Ciclamen
  
In Greek
Candelaria
  
κυκλάμινο
  
In Portuguese
Candelaria
  
Cíclame
  
In Polish
Candelaria
  
Cyklamen
  
In Latin
Candelaria
  
Cyclamīnos
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Orchidales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Primulaceae
  
Genus
Bletia
  
Cyclamen
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Arethuseae
  
Cyclamineae
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Myrsinoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Candelaria and Cyclamen
Season and care of Candelaria and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Candelaria and Cyclamen Physical Information
Candelaria and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Cyclamen are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Candelaria and Cyclamen
Care of Candelaria and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria 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 Candelaria 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.