Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southeastern United States
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Sourwood
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Sourwood
In German
Zyklamen
Sourwood
In French
Cyclamen
Sourwood
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Sourwood
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Sourwood
In Polish
Cyklamen
Sourwood
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Sourwood
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Oxydendrum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Sourwood
Season and care of Cyclamen and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Sourwood season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Cyclamen and Sourwood Physical Information
Cyclamen and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Sourwood are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Sourwood
Care of Cyclamen and Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.