Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, 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
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Part 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 to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Calla Lily
In German
Zyklamen
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Cyclamen
Lys calla
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Calla
In Polish
Cyklamen
Calla Lily
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Alismatales
Family
Primulaceae
Araceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Zantedeschia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Calla Lily
Season and care of Cyclamen and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Cyclamen and Calla Lily Physical Information
Cyclamen and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Calla Lily are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Calla Lily
Care of Cyclamen and Calla Lily 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 Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.