Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Argentina
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
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 branches, 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
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Cholla
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Zyklamen
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Cyclamen
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Ciclamen
planta de Cholla
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Cíclame
planta Salão
In Polish
Cyklamen
roślin Hall
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
plant Hall
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Primulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Tephrocactus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Cholla
Season and care of Cyclamen and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Cholla season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Cholla Physical Information
Cyclamen and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Cholla are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Cyclamen and Cholla
Care of Cyclamen and Cholla 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 Cholla pruning is done 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.