Cyclamen

Copperleaf

About Cyclamen and Copperleaf

Cyclamen

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Shrub

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Melanesia

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

2412

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Copperleaf

In Hindi

Sikalemen

Copperleaf

In German

Zyklamen

Copperleaf

In French

Cyclamen

Copperleaf

In Spanish

Ciclamen

copperleaf

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

Cíclame

Copperleaf

In Polish

Cyklamen

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Euphorbiales

Family

Primulaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

23462

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Copperleaf. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cyclamen and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Copperleaf

Season and care of Cyclamen and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Copperleaf season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Cyclamen and Copperleaf Physical Information

Cyclamen and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Copperleaf are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Cyclamen and Copperleaf

Care of Cyclamen and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.