Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, 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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bulbs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In German
Zyklamen
Knoblauch
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Cíclame
alho
In Polish
Cyklamen
czosnek
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
allium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Garlic
Season and care of Cyclamen and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Garlic season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Garlic is Neutral.
Cyclamen and Garlic Physical Information
Cyclamen and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Garlic are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Cyclamen and Garlic
Care of Cyclamen and Garlic 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 Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.