Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
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Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
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
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Oleaster
In Hindi
Sikalemen
इलेगनस
In German
Zyklamen
Elaeagnus
In French
Cyclamen
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Elaeagnus
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Cyklamen
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Cyclamen and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Elaeagnus season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Cyclamen and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Cyclamen and Elaeagnus
Care of Cyclamen and Elaeagnus 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 Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.