Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
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Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting 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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Part 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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
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
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Marigold
In German
Zyklamen
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Caléndula
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Malmequer
In Polish
Cyklamen
Nogietek
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Caltha
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Marigold
Season and care of Cyclamen and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Marigold season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Marigold Physical Information
Cyclamen and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Marigold are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Marigold
Care of Cyclamen and Marigold 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 Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.