Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
China, Japan
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
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
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam
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
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Respiratory problems
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
Sikalemen
pachysandra
In German
Zyklamen
Ysander
In French
Cyclamen
pachysandra
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Pachysandra
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Pachysandra
In Polish
Cyklamen
Runianka
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Pachysandra
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Primulaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Pachysandra
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
sarcococceae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Pachysandra
Season and care of Cyclamen and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Pachysandra season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Pachysandra Physical Information
Cyclamen and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Pachysandra are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Pachysandra
Care of Cyclamen and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.