Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
South Africa
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Needs very little water
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
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
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Bread Tree
In German
Zyklamen
Brotbaum
In French
Cyclamen
Bread Arbre
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Árbol del pan
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
ψωμί Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Árvore de pão
In Polish
Cyklamen
chleb Drzewo
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
panis ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Equisetopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Encephalartos
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Bread Tree
Season and care of Cyclamen and Bread Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Bread Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Bread Tree season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Bread Tree Physical Information
Cyclamen and Bread Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Bread Tree are as follows:
Care of Cyclamen and Bread Tree
Care of Cyclamen and Bread Tree 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 Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.