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About Cyclamen and Indian Almond


About Indian Almond and Cyclamen


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers   
Fruit, Perennial, Tree   

Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia   
Africa, Asia, Australia   

Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
24   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods   
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas   

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   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
0.54 cm   
99+
500.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
0.75 cm   
99+
600.00 cm   
37

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White   
Non Flowering Plant   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Dark Brown, Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver   
Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver   
Red   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Broadly Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Indirect sunlight   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer   
Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Dry soil   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

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   
Needs less watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Ample Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight   
Full Sun, 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 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   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Dry soil   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
No   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds   

Allergy
Respiratory problems   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Making cosmetics   

Edible Uses
Unknown   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders   
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E   

Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment   
Grown for shade, Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Edible, Fruit Tree   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum   
Terminalia catappa   

Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen   
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond   

In Hindi
Sikalemen   
जंगली बादाम   

In German
Zyklamen   
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel   

In French
Cyclamen   
Badamier   

In Spanish
Ciclamen   
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe   

In Greek
κυκλάμινο   
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο   

In Portuguese
Cíclame   
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia   

In Polish
Cyklamen   
Migdałecznik właściwy   

In Latin
Cyclamīnos   
inti almont   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Anthophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Dicotyledonae   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ericales   
Myrtales   

Family
Primulaceae   
Combretaceae   

Genus
Cyclamen   
Terminilia   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Cyclamineae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Myrsinoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
23   
99+
100   
99+

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Properties of Cyclamen and Indian Almond

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Indian Almond? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Indian Almond. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Indian Almond doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Indian Almond 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 Indian Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Indian Almond

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

Cyclamen and Indian Almond Physical Information

Cyclamen and Indian Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Indian Almond are as follows:

Care of Cyclamen and Indian Almond

Care of Cyclamen and Indian Almond 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 Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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