Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southern Europe
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Applemint Tree
In German
Zyklamen
Applemint Baum
In French
Cyclamen
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Cyklamen
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Applemint
Season and care of Cyclamen and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Applemint season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Applemint Physical Information
Cyclamen and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Applemint are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Applemint
Care of Cyclamen and Applemint 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 Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.