Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Hybrid origin
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Sikalemen
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Zyklamen
Narzissen
In French
Cyclamen
Narcissus
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Narcissus
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Not Available
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Narcissus
In Polish
Cyklamen
Narcyz
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Narcissus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Jonquil
Season and care of Cyclamen and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Jonquil season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Jonquil Physical Information
Cyclamen and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Jonquil are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Jonquil
Care of Cyclamen and Jonquil 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 Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.