Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
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Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Transplanting
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, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
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Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Edible Uses
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Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Plumcot
In German
Zyklamen
Plumcot
In French
Cyclamen
plumcot
In Spanish
Ciclamen
plumcot
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Plumcot
In Portuguese
Cíclame
plumcot
In Polish
Cyklamen
Plumcot
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Plumcot
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Plumcot
Season and care of Cyclamen and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Plumcot season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Plumcot Physical Information
Cyclamen and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Cyclamen and Plumcot
Care of Cyclamen and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.