Cyclamen

Verbena

About Cyclamen and Verbena

Cyclamen

Verbena

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Flowering Plants

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

America, Europe

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

Number of Varieties

2450

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm6.56 cm

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm10.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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 water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight

Full 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 for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

Purpletop Vervain

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Verbena

In Hindi

Sikalemen

verbena

In German

Zyklamen

Eisenkraut

In French

Cyclamen

verveine

In Spanish

Ciclamen

Verbena

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

λουίζα

In Portuguese

Cíclame

verbena

In Polish

Cyklamen

werbena

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

Grindelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Lamiales

Family

Primulaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Verbena

Clade

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

23250

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Verbena

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Verbena? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Verbena. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Verbena has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cyclamen and Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Verbena

Season and care of Cyclamen and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Verbena season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Cyclamen and Verbena Physical Information

Cyclamen and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Verbena are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Cyclamen and Verbena

Care of Cyclamen and Verbena 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 Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.