Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Not Available
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Planting
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, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
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
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Unknown
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
POTENTILLA
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Potentilla
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Potentilla plant
In German
Zyklamen
Potentilla Pflanze
In French
Cyclamen
plante Potentilla
In Spanish
Ciclamen
planta Potentilla
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
φυτό potentilla
In Portuguese
Cíclame
planta Potentilla
In Polish
Cyklamen
Potentilla roślin
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Potentilla herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Potentilla
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Potentilla
Season and care of Cyclamen and Potentilla is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Potentilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Potentilla season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Potentilla is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Potentilla Physical Information
Cyclamen and Potentilla physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Potentilla are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Potentilla
Care of Cyclamen and Potentilla 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 Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.