Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Myrtus communis
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, 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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Common myrtle
Sikalemen
In French
Myrtus communis
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Ciclamen
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
murta comum
Cíclame
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Cyklamen
In Latin
myrto Common
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Myrtaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Cyclamen
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Cyclamen season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Common Myrtle and Cyclamen Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Cyclamen are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Cyclamen
Care of Common Myrtle and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and 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 Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.