Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Coryphantha ramillosa, Coryphantha echinus
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Desert, Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
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
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CORYPHANTHA
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Pima Pineapple
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Pima अनानस
In German
Zyklamen
Pima Ananas
In French
Cyclamen
Pima ananas
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Pima piña
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Pima Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Pima Pineapple
In Polish
Cyklamen
Pima Ananas
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Pineapple Pima
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Primulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Coryphantha
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Pima Pineapple
Season and care of Cyclamen and Pima Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Pima Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Pima Pineapple season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Pima Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Pima Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Pima Pineapple Physical Information
Cyclamen and Pima Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Pima Pineapple height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Pima Pineapple are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Pima Pineapple flower color: Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta and Coral
- Pima Pineapple leaf color:
Care of Cyclamen and Pima Pineapple
Care of Cyclamen and Pima Pineapple 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 Pima Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pima Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.