Cyclamen

Astilbe

About Cyclamen and Astilbe

Cyclamen

Astilbe

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Perennial

Origin

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

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii

Number of Varieties

2415

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Mountain tops, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9*2

Sunset Zone

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

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm61.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

White

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Cone shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Divison, Transplanting

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

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, 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

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

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

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent weeds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Flowers

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe

In Hindi

Sikalemen

Astilbe

In German

Zyklamen

Prachtspieren

In French

Cyclamen

Astilbe

In Spanish

Ciclamen

Astilbe

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

astilbe

In Portuguese

Cíclame

astilbe

In Polish

Cyklamen

astilbe

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

Artemisia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Primulaceae

Saxifragaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Astilbe

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

2318

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Astilbe

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Astilbe? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Astilbe. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Astilbe doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Astilbe 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 Astilbe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Astilbe

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

Cyclamen and Astilbe Physical Information

Cyclamen and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Astilbe are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green

Care of Cyclamen and Astilbe

Care of Cyclamen and Astilbe 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 Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.