Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
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Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
HELIANTHEMUM 'Dazzler'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Dazzler Sun-rose, Dazzler Sunrose, Sunrose
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Hydrangea
In German
Zyklamen
Hortensie
In French
Cyclamen
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Hortensia
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cyklamen
Hortensja
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Hibiscus
Family
Primulaceae
Cistaceae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Sunrose
Season and care of Cyclamen and Sunrose is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Sunrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Sunrose season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Sunrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Sunrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Sunrose Physical Information
Cyclamen and Sunrose physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Sunrose height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Sunrose are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Sunrose flower color: Red
- Sunrose leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cyclamen and Sunrose
Care of Cyclamen and Sunrose 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 Sunrose 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 Sunrose needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.