Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Central America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison
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
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
BRASSIA arcuigera
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Arching Brassia plant
In German
Zyklamen
Arching Brassia Pflanze
In French
Cyclamen
plante Arching Brassia
In Spanish
Ciclamen
planta de arqueo Brassia
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
In Portuguese
Cíclame
planta arqueamento Brassia
In Polish
Cyklamen
Wyginając Brassia roślin
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Curva Brassia herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Primulaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Arching Brassia
Season and care of Cyclamen and Arching Brassia is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Arching Brassia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Arching Brassia season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Arching Brassia is while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Arching Brassia is .
Cyclamen and Arching Brassia Physical Information
Cyclamen and Arching Brassia physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Arching Brassia are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
- Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Arching Brassia
Care of Cyclamen and Arching Brassia 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 Arching Brassia pruning is done . In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.