Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Autumn, Late Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Autumn
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
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 once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Landscape
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Ligustrum vulgare
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Privet
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Privet
In German
Zyklamen
Liguster
In French
Cyclamen
Troène
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Ligustrum
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
αγριομύρτια
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Ligustrum
In Polish
Cyklamen
ligustr
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
privet
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Primulaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Privet
Season and care of Cyclamen and Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Privet season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Privet is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Privet is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Privet Physical Information
Cyclamen and Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Privet are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Privet flower color: White
- Privet leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Privet
Care of Cyclamen and Privet 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 Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, 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 Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.