Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Perennials
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
fertilize in growing season
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Clivia
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Clivia
Sikalemen
In German
Clivia
Zyklamen
In French
Clivia
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Clivia
Ciclamen
In Greek
κλίβια
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Clivia
Cíclame
In Polish
Clivia
Cyklamen
In Latin
Clivia
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Liliaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Clivia and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Cyclamen. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. 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 Clivia and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Cyclamen
Season and care of Clivia and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Clivia and Cyclamen Physical Information
Clivia and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Cyclamen are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Clivia and Cyclamen
Care of Clivia and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia 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 Clivia 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.