Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-14
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow Brown
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
Narrow
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
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 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
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ANSELLIA africana
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Ansellia
In German
Zyklamen
Ansellia
In French
Cyclamen
léopard orchidée
In Spanish
Ciclamen
orchidée léopard
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Ansellia
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Ansellia
In Polish
Cyklamen
Ansellia
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Ansellia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Primulaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Leopard Orchid
Season and care of Cyclamen and Leopard Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Leopard Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Leopard Orchid season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Leopard Orchid is Not Available.
Cyclamen and Leopard Orchid Physical Information
Cyclamen and Leopard Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Leopard Orchid are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
- Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Leopard Orchid
Care of Cyclamen and Leopard Orchid 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 Leopard Orchid 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 Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
