Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Fall, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Part 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Perilla plant
In German
Zyklamen
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Cyclamen
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Ciclamen
planta de perilla
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Cíclame
planta Perilla
In Polish
Cyklamen
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Perilla herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Perilla
Season and care of Cyclamen and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Perilla season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Perilla Physical Information
Cyclamen and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Perilla are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Cyclamen and Perilla
Care of Cyclamen and Perilla 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 Perilla pruning is done . In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.