Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
  
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
  
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
  
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
  
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
  
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
12-6
  
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
  
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Cone shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
Clay, Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
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
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
Clay, Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
  
Full 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 after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
  
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Respiratory problems
  
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Unknown
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
  
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Showy Tree
  
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
  
Banana Tree
  
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
  
Banana Tree
  
In Hindi
Sikalemen
  
केले के पेड़
  
In German
Zyklamen
  
Bananenbaum
  
In French
Cyclamen
  
Bananier
  
In Spanish
Ciclamen
  
Banano
  
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
  
μπανανιά
  
In Portuguese
Cíclame
  
árvore de banana
  
In Polish
Cyklamen
  
Banana drzewa
  
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
  
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Primulaceae
  
Banana
  
Genus
Cyclamen
  
Musa
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Monocotyledonous
  
Tribe
Cyclamineae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Banana Tree
Season and care of Cyclamen and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Banana Tree season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Cyclamen and Banana Tree Physical Information
Cyclamen and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Banana Tree are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Banana Tree
Care of Cyclamen and Banana Tree 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 Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.