Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Gray mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Wooly Thyme
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Wooly Thyme
In German
Zyklamen
Wooly Thymian
In French
Cyclamen
Wooly Thyme
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Lanoso Tomillo
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Wooly Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Wooly tomilho
In Polish
Cyklamen
Wooly Tymianek
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Wooly Thyme
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Wooly Thyme
Season and care of Cyclamen and Wooly Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Wooly Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Wooly Thyme season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Wooly Thyme Physical Information
Cyclamen and Wooly Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Wooly Thyme are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
- Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Cyclamen and Wooly Thyme
Care of Cyclamen and Wooly Thyme 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 Wooly Thyme 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 Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.