Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Sikalemen
सागर अंगूर
In German
Zyklamen
Sea Grape
In French
Cyclamen
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Sea Grape
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Sea Grape
In Polish
Cyklamen
Sea Grape
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Uva mare
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Primulaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Sea Grape
Season and care of Cyclamen and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Sea Grape season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Sea Grape Physical Information
Cyclamen and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Sea Grape are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Cyclamen and Sea Grape
Care of Cyclamen and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.