Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Respiratory problems
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Borage
In German
Zyklamen
Borretsch
In French
Cyclamen
Bourrache
In Spanish
Ciclamen
borraja
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Borage
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Borragem
In Polish
Cyklamen
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
borage
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Borage
Season and care of Cyclamen and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Borage season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Borage is Neutral.
Cyclamen and Borage Physical Information
Cyclamen and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Borage are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Borage
Care of Cyclamen and Borage 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 Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.