Cape Daisy

Cyclamen

About Cape Daisy and Cyclamen

Cape Daisy

Cyclamen

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Origin

South Africa

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Types

Asteraceae

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

2524

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-115-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm0.54 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm0.75 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Purple

Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Silver

Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic, toothed

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Root, Stem

Other Uses

Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'

Cyclamen Persicum

Common Name

African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

In Hindi

Cape Daisy

Sikalemen

In German

Cape Daisy

Zyklamen

In French

Cape Daisy

Cyclamen

In Spanish

Margarita del Cabo

Ciclamen

In Greek

Cape Daisy

κυκλάμινο

In Portuguese

Cape Daisy

Cíclame

In Polish

Cape Daisy

Cyklamen

In Latin

Cape Daisy

Cyclamīnos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Asterales

Ericales

Family

Asteraceae

Primulaceae

Genus

Osteospermum

Cyclamen

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

‎Calenduleae

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

8523

1 27800

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Properties of Cape Daisy and Cyclamen

Wondering what are the properties of Cape Daisy and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Cape Daisy and Cyclamen. Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Cyclamen

Season and care of Cape Daisy and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.

Cape Daisy and Cyclamen Physical Information

Cape Daisy and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Cyclamen are as follows:

Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Cape Daisy and Cyclamen

Care of Cape Daisy and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy 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.