Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Do Not over 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Pepper
In Hindi
Sikalemen
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Zyklamen
Capsicum
In French
Cyclamen
Capsicum
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Pimiento
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Cíclame
cápsico
In Polish
Cyklamen
papryka
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Capsicum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Capsicum
Season and care of Cyclamen and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Capsicum season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Cyclamen and Capsicum Physical Information
Cyclamen and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Capsicum are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Capsicum
Care of Cyclamen and Capsicum 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 Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.