Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade
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
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers
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
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Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Eria, Orchid
In Portuguese
Cíclame
eria
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Pinalia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Primulaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Eria
Season and care of Cyclamen and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Eria season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Eria is while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Eria is .
Cyclamen and Eria Physical Information
Cyclamen and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Eria are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Eria
Care of Cyclamen and Eria 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 Eria 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 Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.