Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
China, Japan
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
Prune central stem
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In French
Cyclamen
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Diospyros kaki
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Kaki
In Polish
Cyklamen
Hurma wschodnia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Kaki
Season and care of Cyclamen and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Kaki season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Kaki Physical Information
Cyclamen and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Kaki are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Kaki
Care of Cyclamen and Kaki 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 Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.