Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Hybrid origin
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
By seashore, sandy seeps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
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
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Canker, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ILEX x attenuata 'Savannah'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Savannah Holly
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Savannah Holly
In German
Zyklamen
Savannah Holly
In French
Cyclamen
Savannah Holly
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Savannah Holly
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Savannah Holly
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Savannah Holly
In Polish
Cyklamen
Savannah Holly
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Savannah Holly
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Aquifoliales
Family
Primulaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Savannah Holly
Season and care of Cyclamen and Savannah Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Savannah Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Savannah Holly season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Savannah Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Savannah Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Savannah Holly Physical Information
Cyclamen and Savannah Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Savannah Holly height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Savannah Holly are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Savannah Holly flower color: White
- Savannah Holly leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Savannah Holly
Care of Cyclamen and Savannah Holly 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 Savannah Holly pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savannah Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
