Dwarf Rhododendron

Cyclamen

About Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen

Dwarf Rhododendron

Cyclamen

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Origin

China

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Types

Rhododendron

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

2024

0 40000

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Habitat

Well Drained

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-75-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm0.54 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm0.75 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Lavender, Violet

Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic and Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Root, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON impeditum

Cyclamen Persicum

Common Name

Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

In Hindi

Dwarf Rhododendron

Sikalemen

In German

Dwarf Rhododendron

Zyklamen

In French

Dwarf Rhododendron

Cyclamen

In Spanish

Dwarf Rhododendron

Ciclamen

In Greek

Dwarf Rhododendron

κυκλάμινο

In Portuguese

Dwarf Rhododendron

Cíclame

In Polish

Dwarf Rhododendron

Cyklamen

In Latin

Dwarf Rhododendron

Cyclamīnos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Primulaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Cyclamen

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

4023

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen. Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like . 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 Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen

Season and care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic and for Cyclamen is Acidic.

Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen Physical Information

Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen are as follows:

Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen

Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron 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.