Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southwestern United States
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
reseeds, 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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full 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, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
Sikalemen
silver dollar
In German
Zyklamen
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Cyclamen
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Ciclamen
planta de la plata
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Cíclame
silver dollar
In Polish
Cyklamen
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
silver dollar
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Primulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Cyclamen and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Silver Dollar season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Cyclamen and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Cyclamen and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Silver Dollar
Care of Cyclamen and Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.