Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of 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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
AGAVE gypsophila
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
सदी संयंत्र
Sikalemen
In German
Jahrhundert-Anlage
Zyklamen
In French
Century Plant
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Planta de siglo
Ciclamen
In Greek
αιώνα φυτών
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Century Plant
Cíclame
In Polish
Century Plant
Cyklamen
In Latin
Century Plant
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Agavaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Century Plant and Cyclamen
Season and care of Century Plant and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Century Plant and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Century Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Century Plant and Cyclamen Physical Information
Century Plant and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Century Plant and Cyclamen are as follows:
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Century Plant and Cyclamen
Care of Century Plant and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Century Plant 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 Century Plant 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.