Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Japan
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune in winter, 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, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
-
Botanical Name
LILIUM longiflorum
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Easter Lily
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
ईस्टर लिली
Sikalemen
In German
Osterlilie
Zyklamen
In French
lis de Pâques
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Lily Pascua
Ciclamen
In Greek
Πάσχα Lily
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Lily Páscoa
Cíclame
In Polish
Easter Lily
Cyklamen
In Latin
lilium
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Liliaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Tribe
Lilieae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Easter Lily and Cyclamen
Season and care of Easter Lily and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Easter Lily and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter Lily season is Summer and Cyclamen season is Summer. The type of soil for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Easter Lily and Cyclamen Physical Information
Easter Lily and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Easter Lily and Cyclamen are as follows:
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Easter Lily and Cyclamen
Care of Easter Lily and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Easter Lily 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.