Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Madagascar
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
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 ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Vinca
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Vinca
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Galium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Primulaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Catharanthus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Vinca
Season and care of Cyclamen and Vinca is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Vinca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Vinca season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Vinca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Vinca Physical Information
Cyclamen and Vinca physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Vinca are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Vinca
Care of Cyclamen and Vinca 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 Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.