Cyclamen

Candelabra Primrose

About Cyclamen and Candelabra Primrose

Cyclamen

Candelabra Primrose

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Perennial

Origin

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

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

24-

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Damp forests, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm15.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblong elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Divison, 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

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Loam

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 leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Dry root rot, Leaf spot

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

Insects

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

Primula beesiana

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Candelabra Primrose, Primrose

In Hindi

Sikalemen

candelabra primrose

In German

Zyklamen

Kerzenleuchter Primel

In French

Cyclamen

candélabre primevère

In Spanish

Ciclamen

Primula beesiana

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

μανουάλια primrose

In Portuguese

Cíclame

prímula candelabros

In Polish

Cyklamen

kandelabry pierwiosnka

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

candelabra Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Myrtales

Family

Primulaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Onagreae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

23145

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Candelabra Primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Candelabra Primrose. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Candelabra Primrose

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

Cyclamen and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information

Cyclamen and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Cyclamen and Candelabra Primrose

Care of Cyclamen and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.