Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Aquatics
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southern Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, 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
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Sikalemen
पवित्र कमल
In German
Zyklamen
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Cyclamen
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Ciclamen
loto sagrado
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Cyklamen
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Cyclamen and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Cyclamen and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Cyclamen and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Cyclamen and Sacred Lotus
Care of Cyclamen and Sacred Lotus 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 Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.