Cyclamen

Bulbophyllum

About Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum

Cyclamen

Bulbophyllum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Epiphyte

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Southeastern Asia

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Bulbophyllum grandiflorum

Number of Varieties

242000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Humid climates, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-911-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm35.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm40.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

White, Gold, Light Green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Green, Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight

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

Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Insignificant

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Bulbophyllum, Orchid

In Hindi

Sikalemen

Bulbophyllum plant

In German

Zyklamen

Bulbophyllum Pflanze

In French

Cyclamen

Bulbophyllum plante

In Spanish

Ciclamen

bulbophyllum planta

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

βολβόφυλλο φυτό

In Portuguese

Cíclame

Bulbophyllum plantar

In Polish

Cyklamen

Bulbophyllum roślina

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

Bulbophyllum herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Liliopsida

Order

Ericales

Asparagales

Family

Primulaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Bulbophyllum

Clade

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Podochileae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

232000

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Bulbophyllum has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum

Season and care of Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Bulbophyllum season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Bulbophyllum is while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Bulbophyllum is .

Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum Physical Information

Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum

Care of Cyclamen and Bulbophyllum 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 Bulbophyllum pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.