Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Aquatics
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Circular
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Nymphaea alba
In German
Zyklamen
Weiße Seerose
In French
Cyclamen
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Cyklamen
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Nymphaeales
Family
Primulaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Cassidinae
Properties of Cyclamen and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Nymphaea Alba. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Cyclamen and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Nymphaea Alba season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Cyclamen and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Cyclamen and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Cyclamen and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.