Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Crocus
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Crocus
Sikalemen
In German
Krokus
Zyklamen
In French
Crocus
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Azafrán
Ciclamen
In Greek
κρόκος
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Cíclame
In Polish
Krokus
Cyklamen
In Latin
Erocum
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Iridaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Crocus and Cyclamen
Season and care of Crocus and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Crocus and Cyclamen Physical Information
Crocus and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Cyclamen are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Crocus and Cyclamen
Care of Crocus and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning 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 Crocus 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.