Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
China, India, Nepal
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
13-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Full 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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Bulbs
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 water excessively, Needs very little 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 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
In Hindi
Sikalemen
miniature orchid
In German
Zyklamen
miniature orchid
In French
Cyclamen
Pleione
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Pleione
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Pleione
In Portuguese
Cíclame
miniature orchid
In Polish
Cyklamen
miniature orchid
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
miniature orchid
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Primulaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Miniature Orchid
Season and care of Cyclamen and Miniature Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Miniature Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Miniature Orchid season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available.
Cyclamen and Miniature Orchid Physical Information
Cyclamen and Miniature Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Miniature Orchid are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
- Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Miniature Orchid
Care of Cyclamen and Miniature 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 Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.