Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
China, Japan
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
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 less watering, Water Deeply
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Bluebeard
In German
Zyklamen
Blaubart
In French
Cyclamen
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Barba Azul
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Barba Azul
In Polish
Cyklamen
Sinobrody
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Bluebeard
Phylum
Anthophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Primulaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Caryopteris
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Bluebeard
Season and care of Cyclamen and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Bluebeard season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Bluebeard Physical Information
Cyclamen and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Bluebeard are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cyclamen and Bluebeard
Care of Cyclamen and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.