Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Texas Sage
In German
Zyklamen
Texas Sage
In French
Cyclamen
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Cyklamen
Texas Sage
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Texas Sage
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Texas Sage
Season and care of Cyclamen and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Texas Sage season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Texas Sage Physical Information
Cyclamen and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Texas Sage are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Texas Sage
Care of Cyclamen and Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.