Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
New Zealand
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Raoulia glabra
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Raoulia
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Raoulia
In German
Zyklamen
Raoulia
In French
Cyclamen
Raoulia
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Raoulia
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Raoulia
In Portuguese
Cíclame
raoulia
In Polish
Cyklamen
Raoulia
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Raoulia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Raoulia
Season and care of Cyclamen and Raoulia is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Raoulia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Raoulia season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Raoulia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Raoulia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Raoulia Physical Information
Cyclamen and Raoulia physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Raoulia height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Raoulia are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Raoulia flower color: Yellow
- Raoulia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Cyclamen and Raoulia
Care of Cyclamen and Raoulia 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 Raoulia pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Raoulia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.