Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Japan
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Sikalemen
crimson pygmy
In German
Zyklamen
crimson pygmy
In French
Cyclamen
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Ciclamen
crimson pygmy
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Cíclame
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Cyklamen
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Ranunculales
Family
Primulaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Cyclamen and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Cyclamen and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Cyclamen and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Cyclamen and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.