Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Sikalemen
david ward
In German
Zyklamen
david ward
In French
Cyclamen
david ward
In Spanish
Ciclamen
david ward
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
david ward
In Portuguese
Cíclame
david ward
In Polish
Cyklamen
david ward
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
david ward
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Pulmonaria
Season and Care of Cyclamen and David Ward
Season and care of Cyclamen and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and David Ward season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and David Ward Physical Information
Cyclamen and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and David Ward are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and David Ward
Care of Cyclamen and David Ward 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 David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.