Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Rose
In French
Cyclamen
Se leva
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Rosa
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Rose
Season and care of Cyclamen and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Rose season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Rose Physical Information
Cyclamen and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Rose are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Rose
Care of Cyclamen and Rose 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 Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.