Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
South America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
Sikalemen
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Zyklamen
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Cyclamen
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Cyklamen
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Equisetopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Primulaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Vandeae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Cyclamen and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Christmas Star Orchid season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Cyclamen and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Cyclamen and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Cyclamen and Christmas Star Orchid 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 Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.