Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
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
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Dill
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Sikalemen
In German
Dill Pflanze
Zyklamen
In French
Dill usine
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Ciclamen
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Cíclame
In Polish
Dill roślin
Cyklamen
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Apiaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Dill and Cyclamen
Season and care of Dill and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Dill and Cyclamen Physical Information
Dill and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Dill and Cyclamen are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Dill and Cyclamen
Care of Dill and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done 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 Dill 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.