Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Elephant Apple
In German
Zyklamen
Elefant von Apple
In French
Cyclamen
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Ciclamen
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Cyklamen
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dilleniales
Family
Primulaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Cyclamen and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Cyclamen and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Elephant Apple
Care of Cyclamen and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.