Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, 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
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
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
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Zyklamen
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Cyclamen
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Cyklamen
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Primulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Citreae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Cyclamen and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Cyclamen and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Cyclamen and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
