Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
China
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
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 or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Gardenia
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Gardenia
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Gardenia
In German
Zyklamen
Gardenie
In French
Cyclamen
Gardénia
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Gardenia
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Cíclame
gardênia
In Polish
Cyklamen
Gardenia
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Gardenia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Primulaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Gardenia
Season and care of Cyclamen and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Gardenia season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Cyclamen and Gardenia Physical Information
Cyclamen and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Gardenia are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Gardenia
Care of Cyclamen and Gardenia 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 Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.