Cyclamen

Asafoetida

About Cyclamen and Asafoetida

Cyclamen

Asafoetida

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Herbs

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

India, Iran

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

24-

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Desert, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm100.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Brownish Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Orange, Brown, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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 water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

Ferula assa-foetida

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Asafoetida

In Hindi

Sikalemen

हींग

In German

Zyklamen

asafoetida

In French

Cyclamen

Asafoetida

In Spanish

Ciclamen

Asa fétida

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

Μηδικό σίλφιο

In Portuguese

Cíclame

Asafoetida

In Polish

Cyklamen

Asafoetida

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

Asafoetida

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Apiales

Family

Primulaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Ferula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

23130

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Asafoetida

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Asafoetida. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cyclamen and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Asafoetida

Season and care of Cyclamen and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Asafoetida season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cyclamen and Asafoetida Physical Information

Cyclamen and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Asafoetida are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Cyclamen and Asafoetida

Care of Cyclamen and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida pruning is done 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.