Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herb
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, 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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Hydrangea
In German
Zyklamen
Hortensie
In French
Cyclamen
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Hortensia
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cyklamen
Hortensja
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Hibiscus
Family
Primulaceae
Boraginaceae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Cyclamen and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Common Comfrey season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Cyclamen and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cyclamen and Common Comfrey
Care of Cyclamen and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.