Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Central America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
7-1
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Echeveria
Sikalemen
In German
Echeveria
Zyklamen
In French
Echeveria
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Echeveria
Ciclamen
In Greek
Echeveria
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Echeveria
Cíclame
In Polish
Echeveria
Cyklamen
In Latin
Aeonium
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Crassulaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echeveria and Cyclamen
Season and care of Echeveria and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Cyclamen season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Echeveria and Cyclamen Physical Information
Echeveria and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Cyclamen are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Echeveria and Cyclamen
Care of Echeveria and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Echeveria 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.