Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, 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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Sikalemen
काली मिर्च
In German
Zyklamen
Pfeffer
In French
Cyclamen
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Poivrier noir
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Cyklamen
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Black pepper
Season and care of Cyclamen and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Black pepper season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Black pepper Physical Information
Cyclamen and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Black pepper are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Black pepper
Care of Cyclamen and Black pepper 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 Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.