Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Air freshner
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Primavera plant
In German
Zyklamen
Primavera Pflanzen
In French
Cyclamen
usine de Primavera
In Spanish
Ciclamen
planta de Primavera
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
φυτικών Primavera
In Portuguese
Cíclame
planta de Primavera
In Polish
Cyklamen
Primavera roślin
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Primavera herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Primulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Primavera
Season and care of Cyclamen and Primavera is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Primavera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Primavera season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Primavera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Primavera Physical Information
Cyclamen and Primavera physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Primavera are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Primavera leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Primavera
Care of Cyclamen and Primavera 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 Primavera 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 Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.