Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
  
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
  
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
  
Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
  
White, Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial 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 in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
  
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Respiratory problems
  
Asthma, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Unknown
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
  
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
  
CESTRUM nocturnum
  
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
  
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
  
In Hindi
Sikalemen
  
रातरानी
  
In German
Zyklamen
  
Nachtjasmin
  
In French
Cyclamen
  
jasmin de nuit
  
In Spanish
Ciclamen
  
dama de noche
  
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
  
νύχτα γιασεμιά
  
In Portuguese
Cíclame
  
jasmim-da-noite
  
In Polish
Cyklamen
  
noc kwitnący jaśmin
  
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
  
nox Aenean virent
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Primulaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Cyclamen
  
Cestrum
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Cyclamineae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Night Blooming Jasmine
Season and care of Cyclamen and Night Blooming Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Night Blooming Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Night Blooming Jasmine season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Night Blooming Jasmine Physical Information
Cyclamen and Night Blooming Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Night Blooming Jasmine are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
- Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Night Blooming Jasmine
Care of Cyclamen and Night Blooming Jasmine 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 Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Night Blooming Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.