Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
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Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
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Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full 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
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
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Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Bilimbi
In German
Zyklamen
bilimbi
In French
Cyclamen
bilimbi
In Spanish
Ciclamen
bilimbi
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Cíclame
bilimbi
In Polish
Cyklamen
bilimbi
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Oxalidales
Family
Primulaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Bilimbi
Season and care of Cyclamen and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Bilimbi season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Bilimbi Physical Information
Cyclamen and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Bilimbi are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Bilimbi
Care of Cyclamen and Bilimbi 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 Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.