Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
China, Japan
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Pink, 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
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
winter daphne
In Hindi
Sikalemen
winter daphne
In German
Zyklamen
Daphne odora
In French
Cyclamen
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Daphne odora
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Daphne odora
In Polish
Cyklamen
Daphne odora
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Daphne odora
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Rosopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Cyclamen and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Winter Daphne season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Cyclamen and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Cyclamen and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Winter Daphne
Care of Cyclamen and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.