Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Star anise and more
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
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
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Anise
In Hindi
Sikalemen
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Cíclame
anis
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Anethum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Pimpinella
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Anise
Season and care of Cyclamen and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Anise season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Cyclamen and Anise Physical Information
Cyclamen and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Anise are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Anise
Care of Cyclamen and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.