Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
-
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Stem
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
-
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Sikalemen
In German
Hortensie
Zyklamen
In French
Hortensia
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Hortensia
Ciclamen
In Greek
υδραγεία
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cíclame
In Polish
Hortensja
Cyklamen
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cyclamīnos
Family
Rosaceae
Primulaceae
Properties of Chocolate-root and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Cyclamen. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Chocolate-root and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Cyclamen
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Cyclamen season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Chocolate-root and Cyclamen Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Cyclamen are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Cyclamen
Care of Chocolate-root and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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.