Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
China
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
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 water excessively, Water Deeply
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
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 for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Wintersweet
In German
Zyklamen
Wintersweet
In French
Cyclamen
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Ciclamen
wintersweet
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Cíclame
wintersweet
In Polish
Cyklamen
Wintersweet
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Wintersweet
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Chimonanthus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Wintersweet
Season and care of Cyclamen and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Wintersweet season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Wintersweet Physical Information
Cyclamen and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Wintersweet are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Wintersweet
Care of Cyclamen and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.