Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
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, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
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Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Sikalemen
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Zyklamen
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Cyclamen
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Cyklamen
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Primulaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Malabar nut
Season and care of Cyclamen and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Malabar nut season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Malabar nut Physical Information
Cyclamen and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Malabar nut are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Malabar nut
Care of Cyclamen and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.