Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Mediterranean
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Lavender
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Lavender
In German
Zyklamen
Lavendel
In French
Cyclamen
Lavande
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Lavanda
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Lavanda
In Polish
Cyklamen
Lawenda
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Lavendula
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Lavender
Season and care of Cyclamen and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Lavender season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Lavender Physical Information
Cyclamen and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Lavender are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Cyclamen and Lavender
Care of Cyclamen and Lavender 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 Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.