Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Hybrid origin
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
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 a lot of water initially
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Full 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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Respiratory problems
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Unknown
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Alocasia
In German
Zyklamen
Alocasia
In French
Cyclamen
Alocasia
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Alocasia
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Alocasia
In Polish
Cyklamen
Alocasia
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Alocasia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Kris Plant
Season and care of Cyclamen and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Kris Plant season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Kris Plant Physical Information
Cyclamen and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Kris Plant are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Cyclamen and Kris Plant
Care of Cyclamen and Kris Plant 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 Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
