Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
New Zealand
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Moths
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
Sikalemen
गोभी पेड़
In German
Zyklamen
Cabbage tree
In French
Cyclamen
arbre de chou
In Spanish
Ciclamen
árbol de la col
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cíclame
repolho árvore
In Polish
Cyklamen
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
brassica ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Primulaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Cyclamen and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Cyclamen and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Cyclamen and Cabbage Tree
Care of Cyclamen and Cabbage 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 Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.