Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
-
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Sikalemen
choy sum
In German
Zyklamen
choy sum
In French
Cyclamen
choy sum
In Spanish
Ciclamen
choy sum
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
choy sum
In Portuguese
Cíclame
choy sum
In Polish
Cyklamen
choy sum
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
choy sum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Capparales
Family
Primulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Choy Sum
Season and care of Cyclamen and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Choy Sum season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Choy Sum Physical Information
Cyclamen and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Choy Sum are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Choy Sum
Care of Cyclamen and Choy Sum 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 Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.