Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, 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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial 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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Nutmeg
In German
Zyklamen
Muskatnuss
In French
Cyclamen
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Ciclamen
nuez moscada
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Cíclame
noz-moscada
In Polish
Cyklamen
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
nutmeg
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Magnoliales
Family
Primulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Nutmeg
Season and care of Cyclamen and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Nutmeg season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Nutmeg Physical Information
Cyclamen and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Cyclamen and Nutmeg
Care of Cyclamen and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.