Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
China
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Upland
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Daphne plant
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Sikalemen
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Zyklamen
In French
plante Daphne
Cyclamen
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Ciclamen
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Cíclame
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Cyklamen
In Latin
Daphne plant
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Daphne and Cyclamen
Season and care of Daphne and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Daphne and Cyclamen Physical Information
Daphne and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Cyclamen are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Daphne and Cyclamen
Care of Daphne and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.