Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Skyflower
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seperation
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, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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 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
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
DURANTA
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Duranta
In German
Zyklamen
Duranta
In French
Cyclamen
Duranta
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Duranta
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Duranta
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Duranta
In Polish
Cyklamen
Duranta
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Duranta
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Duranta
Season and care of Cyclamen and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Duranta season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Duranta Physical Information
Cyclamen and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Duranta are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Duranta
Care of Cyclamen and Duranta 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 Duranta 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.