Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, 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, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Firewheel
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Firewheel
In German
Zyklamen
Feuerrad
In French
Cyclamen
Firewheel
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Firewheel
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Firewheel
In Polish
Cyklamen
Firewheel
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Firewheel
Family
Primulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Gaillardia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Firewheel
Season and care of Cyclamen and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Firewheel season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Firewheel Physical Information
Cyclamen and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Firewheel are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cyclamen and Firewheel
Care of Cyclamen and Firewheel 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 Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.