Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Crassula
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, 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
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CRASSULA
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
Sikalemen
जेड पौधा
In German
Zyklamen
Geldbaum
In French
Cyclamen
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Crassula ovata
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Cíclame
crassula ovata
In Polish
Cyklamen
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
Family
Primulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Cyclamen and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Crassula Ovata season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Cyclamen and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Crassula Ovata
Care of Cyclamen and Crassula Ovata 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 Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.