Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Rats
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Fig, Kadota Fig
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Figura
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Kadota Fig
Season and care of Cyclamen and Kadota Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Kadota Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Kadota Fig season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Kadota Fig Physical Information
Cyclamen and Kadota Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Kadota Fig are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
- Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Kadota Fig
Care of Cyclamen and Kadota Fig 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 Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.