Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer 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, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CANNA
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Sikalemen
भंग लिली
In German
Zyklamen
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Canna lirio
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Canna
In Polish
Cyklamen
Canna lilia
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Canna lilium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Zingiberales
Family
Primulaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Canna
Season and care of Cyclamen and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Canna season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Canna Physical Information
Cyclamen and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Canna are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Cyclamen and Canna
Care of Cyclamen and Canna 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 Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.