Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
-
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Whole plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Sikalemen
echinocactus
In German
Zyklamen
echinocactus
In French
Cyclamen
echinocactus
In Spanish
Ciclamen
echinocactus
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Echinocactus
In Polish
Cyklamen
Echinocactus
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Echinocactus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Primulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Echinocactus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Echinocactus
Season and care of Cyclamen and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Echinocactus season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Echinocactus Physical Information
Cyclamen and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Echinocactus are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Cyclamen and Echinocactus
Care of Cyclamen and Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.