Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Partial 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
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CURCUMA
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Ginger
In German
Zyklamen
Ingwer
In French
Cyclamen
Gingembre
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Jengibre
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Gengibre
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
gingiber
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Zingiberales
Family
Primulaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Zingiber Mill.
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Ginger Plant
Season and care of Cyclamen and Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Ginger Plant season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Ginger Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Ginger Plant is Not Available.
Cyclamen and Ginger Plant Physical Information
Cyclamen and Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Ginger Plant are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Ginger Plant
Care of Cyclamen and Ginger Plant 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 Ginger Plant 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 Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering.