Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Trees
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
China, Korea
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Sophora japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
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
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, 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
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
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
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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Unknown
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Gobur champ
In German
Zyklamen
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Cyclamen
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Cyklamen
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Styphnolobium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Cyclamen and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Japanese Pagoda season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Cyclamen and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Cyclamen and Japanese Pagoda 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 Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.