Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Middle East
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
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, Requires very little pruning
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
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Peppermint
In Hindi
Sikalemen
पिपरमिंट
In German
Zyklamen
Pfefferminze
In French
Cyclamen
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Mentha × piperita
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Cyklamen
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Peppermint
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Mentheae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Peppermint
Season and care of Cyclamen and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Peppermint season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Peppermint Physical Information
Cyclamen and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Peppermint are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Peppermint
Care of Cyclamen and Peppermint 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 Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.