Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
gardens, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Flamingo Flower
In Hindi
Sikalemen
राजहंस फूल
In German
Zyklamen
Flamingoblume
In French
Cyclamen
flamant rose fleur
In Spanish
Ciclamen
flamenco flor
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Flamingo λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Cíclame
flamingo flor
In Polish
Cyklamen
flamingo kwiat
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
flos Flamingo
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Alismatales
Family
Primulaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Cyclamen and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Flamingo Flower season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Cyclamen and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cyclamen and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Flamingo Flower
Care of Cyclamen and Flamingo Flower 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 Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.