Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Brazil
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Red, Olive, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Tubers
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
Do Not over 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
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
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
Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Neoregelia spectabilis
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Bloody Bromeliad, Painted Fingernails
In Hindi
Sikalemen
painted fingernail
In German
Zyklamen
painted fingernail
In French
Cyclamen
Neoregelia spectabilis
In Spanish
Ciclamen
painted fingernail
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
painted fingernail
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Painted fingernails
In Polish
Cyklamen
painted fingernail
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Neoregelia spectabilis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Lilopsida
Order
Ericales
Bromeliales
Family
Primulaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Neoregelia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Painted Fingernails
Season and care of Cyclamen and Painted Fingernails is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Painted Fingernails Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Painted Fingernails season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Painted Fingernails is Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Painted Fingernails is .
Cyclamen and Painted Fingernails Physical Information
Cyclamen and Painted Fingernails physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Painted Fingernails height is 15.20 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Painted Fingernails are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Painted Fingernails flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Painted Fingernails leaf color: Red, Olive and Yellow green
Care of Cyclamen and Painted Fingernails
Care of Cyclamen and Painted Fingernails 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 Painted Fingernails 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 Painted Fingernails needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.