Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
gardens
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
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Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Asteraceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Calenduleae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Myrsinoideae
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.