Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
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 plenty of water during the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Shell Ginger
In German
Zyklamen
Shell Ginger
In French
Cyclamen
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Shell jengibre
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Cyklamen
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Lilopsida
Order
Ericales
Zingiberales
Family
Primulaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Cyclamen and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Cyclamen and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Shell Ginger
Care of Cyclamen and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.