Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Mexico
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
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 lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Respiratory problems
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Laelia
In German
Zyklamen
Laelia
In French
Cyclamen
Laelia
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Laelia
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Laelia
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Laelia
In Polish
Cyklamen
Laelia
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Laelia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Orchidales
Family
Primulaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Laelia
Season and care of Cyclamen and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Laelia season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Laelia is Not Available.
Cyclamen and Laelia Physical Information
Cyclamen and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Laelia are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Laelia
Care of Cyclamen and Laelia 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 Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.