Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Eastern Europe
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Iris
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Dwarf Iris
In German
Zyklamen
Zwergiris
In French
Cyclamen
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Enano Iris
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Cyklamen
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Irideae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Cyclamen and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Cyclamen and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Cyclamen and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Cyclamen and Dwarf Iris
Care of Cyclamen and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.