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About Cyclamen and Mexican primrose

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
1.2 Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Perennial
1.3 Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Texas
1.4 Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
24
Rank: 71 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
7-1
10-6
1.8 Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
0.54 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
15.20 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
0.75 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
25.40 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Brown
Tan
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Not Available
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Alternate
2.4 Thorns
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 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, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 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
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
88% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
88% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
5.10 Self-Sowing
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
5.12 Allergy
Respiratory problems
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
Unknown
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
OENOTHERA mexicana
7.2 Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
7.2.1 In Hindi
Sikalemen
Mexican primrose
7.2.2 In German
Zyklamen
Rosa Nachtkerze
7.2.3 In French
Cyclamen
Mexican primrose
7.2.4 In Spanish
Ciclamen
Primrose mexicana
7.2.5 In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Μεξικού Primrose
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Cíclame
Mexican Primrose
7.2.7 In Polish
Cyklamen
Mexican Primrose
7.2.8 In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Mexicanus Primrose
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
8.3 Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Ericales
Myrtales
8.5 Family
Primulaceae
Onagraceae
8.6 Genus
Cyclamen
Oenothera
8.7 Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Cyclamineae
Onagreae
8.9 Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Onagroideae
8.10 Number of Species
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23
Rank: 100 (Overall)
145
Rank: 70 (Overall)
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Properties of Cyclamen and Mexican primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Mexican primrose? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Mexican primrose. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Mexican primrose has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cyclamen and Mexican primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Cyclamen and Mexican primrose

Season and care of Cyclamen and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.

Cyclamen and Mexican primrose Physical Information

Cyclamen and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Mexican primrose are as follows:

  • Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White

  • Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

  • Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink

  • Mexican primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Cyclamen and Mexican primrose

Care of Cyclamen and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.