Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PENTAS
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Pentas plant
In German
Zyklamen
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Cyclamen
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Ciclamen
planta pentas
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Cíclame
planta Pentas
In Polish
Cyklamen
Pentas roślin
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Pentas herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Primulaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Knoxieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Rubioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Pentas
Season and care of Cyclamen and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Pentas season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Pentas Physical Information
Cyclamen and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Pentas are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Pentas
Care of Cyclamen and Pentas 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 Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.