Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
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Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
choy sum
Sikalemen
In German
choy sum
Zyklamen
In French
choy sum
Cyclamen
In Spanish
choy sum
Ciclamen
In Greek
choy sum
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
choy sum
Cíclame
In Polish
choy sum
Cyklamen
In Latin
choy sum
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Capparales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Cyclamen
Season and care of Choy Sum and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Choy Sum and Cyclamen Physical Information
Choy Sum and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Cyclamen are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Choy Sum and Cyclamen
Care of Choy Sum and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Choy Sum 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.