Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Argentina, Chile
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Sikalemen
boxberry
In German
Zyklamen
boxberry
In French
Cyclamen
boxberry
In Spanish
Ciclamen
boxberry
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
boxberry
In Portuguese
Cíclame
boxberry
In Polish
Cyklamen
boxberry
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Burning
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Gaultheria
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Boxberry
Season and care of Cyclamen and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Boxberry season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Boxberry Physical Information
Cyclamen and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Boxberry are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Boxberry
Care of Cyclamen and Boxberry 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 Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.