Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Brassica rapa
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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
-
Cold climate
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
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Tatsoi
In German
Zyklamen
Tatsoi
In French
Cyclamen
Tatsoi
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Tatsoi
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Tatsoi
In Polish
Cyklamen
Tatsoi
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Tatsoi
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Primulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Tatsoi
Season and care of Cyclamen and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Tatsoi season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Tatsoi Physical Information
Cyclamen and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Tatsoi are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Tatsoi
Care of Cyclamen and Tatsoi 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 Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.