Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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 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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
Sikalemen
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Zyklamen
Tiger Tree
In French
Cyclamen
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Tiger Tree
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Cyklamen
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
tigris lignum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Primulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Cyclamen and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Cyclamen and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Cyclamen and Tiger Tree
Care of Cyclamen and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.