Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, 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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Sikalemen
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Zyklamen
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Cyclamen
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Ciclamen
mandrágora americana
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Cíclame
mandrake americano
In Polish
Cyklamen
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Ranunculales
Family
Primulaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Podophyllum
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Mayapple
Season and care of Cyclamen and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Mayapple season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Mayapple Physical Information
Cyclamen and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Mayapple are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Mayapple
Care of Cyclamen and Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.