Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Hybrid origin
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
Sikalemen
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Zyklamen
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
Cyclamen
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
Cíclame
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
Cyklamen
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Order
Ericales
Aquifoliales
Family
Primulaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Cyclamen and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Blue Princess Holly season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Cyclamen and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Cyclamen and Blue Princess Holly 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 Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.