Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Canary Islands
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-13
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
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
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
Palmetto weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Energy
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PHOENIX canariensis
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Phoenix Canariensis
In German
Zyklamen
Phoenix Canariensis
In French
Cyclamen
dattier des Canaries
In Spanish
Ciclamen
palmera canaria
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Phoenix Canariensis
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Palmeira-das-canárias
In Polish
Cyklamen
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Phoenix Canariensis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Phoeniceae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Phoenix Canariensis
Season and care of Cyclamen and Phoenix Canariensis is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Phoenix Canariensis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Phoenix Canariensis season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Phoenix Canariensis Physical Information
Cyclamen and Phoenix Canariensis physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Phoenix Canariensis are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
- Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Phoenix Canariensis
Care of Cyclamen and Phoenix Canariensis 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 Phoenix Canariensis 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 Phoenix Canariensis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.