Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Fern
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
New Zealand
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Chartreuse
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Spores
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
Water occasionally
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ASPLENIUM Floralee
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Mother Fern
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Mother Fern
In German
Zyklamen
Mother Fern
In French
Cyclamen
Mother Fern
In Spanish
Ciclamen
madre helecho
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Mother Fern
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Mother Fern
In Polish
Cyklamen
Mother Fern
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Mother Fern
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Polypodiopsida
Order
Ericales
Polypodiales
Family
Primulaceae
Aspleniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Eupolypods II
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Properties of Cyclamen and Mother Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Mother Fern? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Mother Fern. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Mother Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Mother Fern 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 Mother Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Mother Fern
Season and care of Cyclamen and Mother Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Mother Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Mother Fern season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Mother Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Mother Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Mother Fern Physical Information
Cyclamen and Mother Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Mother Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Mother Fern are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Mother Fern flower color: Not Available
- Mother Fern leaf color: Chartreuse
Care of Cyclamen and Mother Fern
Care of Cyclamen and Mother Fern 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 Mother Fern 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 Mother Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.