Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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, 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Whole plant
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
-
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
False Indigo
In Hindi
Sikalemen
इंडिगो
In German
Zyklamen
falsches Indigo
In French
Cyclamen
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Falso Indigo
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Cíclame
false Indigo
In Polish
Cyklamen
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
falsum indicum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Primulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cyclamen and False Indigo
Season and care of Cyclamen and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and False Indigo season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and False Indigo Physical Information
Cyclamen and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and False Indigo are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Cyclamen and False Indigo
Care of Cyclamen and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.