Cyclamen

Physostegia

About Cyclamen and Physostegia

Cyclamen

Physostegia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Perennial

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Shrub

Number of Varieties

2470

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Sunny Edge

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Red, Green, Light Green

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Root Division

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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 regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, 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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Flowers

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

PHYSOSTEGIA

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Physostegia

In Hindi

Sikalemen

Physostegia

In German

Zyklamen

Physostegia

In French

Cyclamen

Physostegia

In Spanish

Ciclamen

Physostegia

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

Physostegia

In Portuguese

Cíclame

Physostegia

In Polish

Cyklamen

Physostegia

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

Physostegia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Lamiales

Family

Primulaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Physostegia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

2365

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Physostegia

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Physostegia? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Physostegia. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Physostegia doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Physostegia has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cyclamen and Physostegia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Physostegia

Season and care of Cyclamen and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Physostegia season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cyclamen and Physostegia Physical Information

Cyclamen and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Physostegia are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green

Care of Cyclamen and Physostegia

Care of Cyclamen and Physostegia 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 Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.