Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
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Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Sikalemen
रजत बाबा
In German
Zyklamen
Silver Sage
In French
Cyclamen
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Ciclamen
silver Sage
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Cíclame
silver Sage
In Polish
Cyklamen
silver Sage
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Silver Sage
Season and care of Cyclamen and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Silver Sage season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Silver Sage Physical Information
Cyclamen and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Silver Sage are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Cyclamen and Silver Sage
Care of Cyclamen and Silver Sage 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 Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.