Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Hybrid origin
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Sikalemen
sweetshrub
In German
Zyklamen
sweetshrub
In French
Cyclamen
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Ciclamen
sweetshrub
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Cíclame
sweetshrub
In Polish
Cyklamen
sweetshrub
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
sweetshrub
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Calycanthus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Cyclamen and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Cyclamen and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Sweetshrub
Care of Cyclamen and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
