Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
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Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
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Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
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Tolerances
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Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
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 Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
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 ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
candelabro
In Hindi
Sikalemen
candelabro
In German
Zyklamen
candelabro
In French
Cyclamen
candelabro
In Spanish
Ciclamen
candelabro
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
candelabro
In Portuguese
Cíclame
candelabro
In Polish
Cyklamen
candelabro
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
candelabro
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Primulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Browningia
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Cyclamen and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Candelabro. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Candelabro
Season and care of Cyclamen and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Candelabro season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Candelabro is .
Cyclamen and Candelabro Physical Information
Cyclamen and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Candelabro are as follows:
Care of Cyclamen and Candelabro
Care of Cyclamen and Candelabro 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 Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.