Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Mexico, Texas
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
13-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22,23,24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Pale Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Not Available
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
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Astrophytum asterias
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
In Hindi
Sikalemen
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
In German
Zyklamen
Sand Dollar Cactus
In French
Cyclamen
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Cacto do dólar de areia
In Polish
Cyklamen
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Primulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Astrophytum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Cyclamen and Sand Dollar Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Sand Dollar Cactus? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Sand Dollar Cactus. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cyclamen and Sand Dollar Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Sand Dollar Cactus
Season and care of Cyclamen and Sand Dollar Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Sand Dollar Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Sand Dollar Cactus season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available.
Cyclamen and Sand Dollar Cactus Physical Information
Cyclamen and Sand Dollar Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cyclamen and Sand Dollar Cactus are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
- Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cyclamen and Sand Dollar Cactus
Care of Cyclamen and Sand Dollar Cactus 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 Sand Dollar Cactus 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 Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
