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About Cyclamen and Kalanchoe


About Kalanchoe and Cyclamen


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual or Biennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers   
Flowering Plants, Shrub   

Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia   
Not Available   

Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum   
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii   

Number of Varieties
24   
99+
117   
39

Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods   
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
7-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
0.54 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
0.75 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Oval with toothed margin   

Thorns
No   
Not Available   

Season

Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter   
Not Available   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Indirect sunlight   
Not Available   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Not Available   

Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained   
Not Available   

The pH of Soil
Acidic   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Not Available   

Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Not Available   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings   
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction   

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   
Keep ground moist   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Moderate   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic   
Not Available   

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained   
Loamy, Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Not Available   

Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight   
Not Available   

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 for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels   
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Shade areas, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Edible Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Not Available   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Not Available   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Not Available   

Showy Bark
No   
Not Available   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Not Available   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Not Available   

Attracts
Not Available   
Bees, Butterflies   

Allergy
Respiratory problems   
breathing problems, sneezing   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bouquets   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone   

Edible Uses
Unknown   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Food for insects, Very little waste   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders   
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles   

Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem   
Bark, Fruits   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment   
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum   
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'   

Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen   
Kalanchoe   

In Hindi
Sikalemen   
Kalanchoe   

In German
Zyklamen   
Kalanchoe   

In French
Cyclamen   
Kalanchoe   

In Spanish
Ciclamen   
Kalanchoe   

In Greek
κυκλάμινο   
Kalanchoe   

In Portuguese
Cíclame   
Kalanchoe   

In Polish
Cyklamen   
Kalanchoe   

In Latin
Cyclamīnos   
Kalanchoe   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Anthophyta   
Angiosperms   

Class
Dicotyledonae   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ericales   
Rosales   

Family
Primulaceae   
Crassulaceae   

Genus
Cyclamen   
Kalanchoe   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

Tribe
Cyclamineae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Myrsinoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
23   
99+
117   
99+

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Properties of Cyclamen and Kalanchoe

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

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Kalanchoe

Season and care of Cyclamen and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.

Cyclamen and Kalanchoe Physical Information

Cyclamen and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cyclamen and Kalanchoe are as follows:

Care of Cyclamen and Kalanchoe

Care of Cyclamen and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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