Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation
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
Do Not over Water
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
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Lily Beetle, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Mild Allergen, Not Available, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Application in Handicrafts, Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
LILIUM
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Lily
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Lirio
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Κρίνος
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Lírio
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
lilium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Lilieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Trumpet Lily
Season and care of Cyclamen and Trumpet Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Trumpet Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Trumpet Lily season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Trumpet Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Trumpet Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Trumpet Lily Physical Information
Cyclamen and Trumpet Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Trumpet Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Trumpet Lily are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Trumpet Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Trumpet Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Trumpet Lily
Care of Cyclamen and Trumpet Lily 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 Trumpet Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.