Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Hybrid origin
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
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.