Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Houseplant
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Australia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Zyklamen
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Cyclamen
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Cyklamen
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Kangaroo Paws
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Order
Ericales
Commelinales
Family
Primulaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Anigozanthos
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Cyclamen and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Kangaroo Paws season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Cyclamen and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cyclamen and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Cyclamen and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.