Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Eastern Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
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
Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Sikalemen
fleeceflower
In German
Zyklamen
fleeceflower
In French
Cyclamen
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Polygonum affine
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Cíclame
fleeceflower
In Polish
Cyklamen
fleeceflower
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
fleeceflower
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Agaricomycetes
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Primulaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Periscaria
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Unknown
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Cyclamen and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Fleeceflower season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Cyclamen and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Cyclamen and Fleeceflower
Care of Cyclamen and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.