Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Ornamental plant
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
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Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Dumbcane
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
Sikalemen
In German
Dieffenbachie
Zyklamen
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Cyclamen
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Ciclamen
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Cíclame
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Cyklamen
In Latin
Caladium
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Alismatales
Ericales
Family
Araceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Aroideae
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Dumbcane and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Cyclamen. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dumbcane and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Cyclamen
Season and care of Dumbcane and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Dumbcane and Cyclamen Physical Information
Dumbcane and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Cyclamen are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Dumbcane and Cyclamen
Care of Dumbcane and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane 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.