Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Central America, South America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
S. undulata , Laelias
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
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
Oval
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, 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
Never Over-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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
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 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
Myrmecophila
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Orchid, Schomburgkia
In Hindi
Sikalemen
schomburgkia
In German
Zyklamen
schomburgkia
In French
Cyclamen
schomburgkia
In Spanish
Ciclamen
schomburgkia
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
schomburgkia
In Portuguese
Cíclame
schomburgkia
In Polish
Cyklamen
schomburgkia
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
schomburgkia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Primulaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Schomburgkia
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Cyclamen and Schomburgkia
Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Schomburgkia? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Schomburgkia. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Schomburgkia
Season and care of Cyclamen and Schomburgkia is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Schomburgkia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Schomburgkia season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Schomburgkia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Schomburgkia is Not Available.
Cyclamen and Schomburgkia Physical Information
Cyclamen and Schomburgkia physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Schomburgkia are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
- Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cyclamen and Schomburgkia
Care of Cyclamen and Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.