Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Central America, South America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CALATHEA zebrina
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Zebra Plant
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Zebra Plant
In German
Zyklamen
Zebra Plant
In French
Cyclamen
Zebra usine
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Zebra Plant
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Planta da zebra
In Polish
Cyklamen
Zebra roślin
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
ferus Planta
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Aphelandra
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Zebra Plant
Season and care of Cyclamen and Zebra Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Zebra Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Zebra Plant season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Zebra Plant is Not Available.
Cyclamen and Zebra Plant Physical Information
Cyclamen and Zebra Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cyclamen and Zebra Plant are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
- Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cyclamen and Zebra Plant
Care of Cyclamen and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water.