Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Medium
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
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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CARUM carvi
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
In Hindi
Sikalemen
शाहजीरा
In German
Zyklamen
Kümmel
In Spanish
Ciclamen
alcaravea
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
κύμινο
In Portuguese
Cíclame
alcaravia
In Polish
Cyklamen
kminek
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Caraway
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Caraway
Season and care of Cyclamen and Caraway is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Caraway Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Caraway season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Caraway Physical Information
Cyclamen and Caraway physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Caraway are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Caraway flower color: White
- Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Caraway
Care of Cyclamen and Caraway 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 Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.