Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple, Rose
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
IXORA
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Ixora
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Ixora
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Ixora
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Ixora
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Primulaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Ixoreae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Ixora
Season and care of Cyclamen and Ixora is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Ixora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Ixora season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Ixora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Ixora Physical Information
Cyclamen and Ixora physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cyclamen and Ixora are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
- Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Ixora
Care of Cyclamen and Ixora 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 Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.