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About Cyclamen and Jasmine


About Jasmine and Cyclamen


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines  

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

Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum  
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine  

Number of Varieties
24  
99+
100  
99+

Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods  
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
12-10  

Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
0.54 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
0.75 cm  
99+
120.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White  
Pale White, White  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Black, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green  
Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver  
Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver  
Gray Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Oblovate  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Indirect sunlight  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container  

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

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained  
Loam, Sand  

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  
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels  
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

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  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
-  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Respiratory problems  
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Hanging Basket, small hedge  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
-  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems  

Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem  
Flowers, Root  

Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment  
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
-  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum  
ALOE arborescens  

Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen  
Hydrangea or hortensia  

In Hindi
Sikalemen  
चमेली  

In German
Zyklamen  
Jasmin  

In French
Cyclamen  
Jasmin  

In Spanish
Ciclamen  
Hortensia  

In Greek
κυκλάμινο  
υδραγεία  

In Portuguese
Cíclame  
Jasmin  

In Polish
Cyklamen  
Jasmin  

In Latin
Cyclamīnos  
Jasmin  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Anthophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Dicotyledonae  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Ericales  
Scrophulariales  

Family
Primulaceae  
Aloaceae  

Genus
Cyclamen  
Jasminium  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Asterids  

Tribe
Cyclamineae  
Jasmineae  

Subfamily
Myrsinoideae  
-  

Number of Species
23  
99+
200  
99+

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Properties of Cyclamen and Jasmine

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

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Jasmine

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

Cyclamen and Jasmine Physical Information

Cyclamen and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Jasmine are as follows:

Care of Cyclamen and Jasmine

Care of Cyclamen and Jasmine 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 Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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