Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Capnoides
In German
Zyklamen
Capnoides
In French
Cyclamen
capnoides
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Capnoides
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Capnoides
In Polish
Cyklamen
Capnoides
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
capnoides
Phylum
Anthophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Dicotyledonae
Agaricomycetes
Order
Ericales
Agaricales
Family
Primulaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Fumarieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Fumarioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Capnoides
Season and care of Cyclamen and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Capnoides season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Capnoides Physical Information
Cyclamen and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Capnoides are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Cyclamen and Capnoides
Care of Cyclamen and Capnoides 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 Capnoides 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 Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.