Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Runners, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Sikalemen
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Zyklamen
Echte Kamille
In French
Cyclamen
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Cyklamen
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Matricaria
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and German Chamomile
Season and care of Cyclamen and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and German Chamomile season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and German Chamomile Physical Information
Cyclamen and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and German Chamomile are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and German Chamomile
Care of Cyclamen and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.