Cyclamen

Hosta

About Cyclamen and Hosta

Cyclamen

Hosta

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Perennial

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Asia

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

2470

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-2

Sunset Zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

White, Lavender, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

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

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Grafting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Hosta

In Hindi

Sikalemen

Hosta

In German

Zyklamen

Hosta

In French

Cyclamen

Hosta

In Spanish

Ciclamen

Hosta

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

Hosta

In Portuguese

Cíclame

Hosta

In Polish

Cyklamen

Hosta

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

strone

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Liliopsida

Order

Ericales

Asparagales

Family

Primulaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Hosta

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Agavoideae

Number of Species

2370

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Hosta

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Hosta? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Hosta. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Hosta doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Hosta has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cyclamen and Hosta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Hosta

Season and care of Cyclamen and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Hosta season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cyclamen and Hosta Physical Information

Cyclamen and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Hosta are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green

Care of Cyclamen and Hosta

Care of Cyclamen and Hosta 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 Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.