Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Sikalemen
In German
Harfensträucher
Zyklamen
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Ciclamen
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Cíclame
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Cyklamen
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Lamiaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Cyclamen. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus Forskohlii does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus Forskohlii has allergic reactions like Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching and tremor and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching and tremor. 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 Coleus Forskohlii and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Cyclamen
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Coleus Forskohlii and Cyclamen Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Cyclamen are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Cyclamen
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.