Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Esperanza
Sikalemen
In German
Esperanza
Zyklamen
In French
Esperanza
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Esperanza
Ciclamen
In Greek
Esperanza
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Cíclame
In Polish
Esperanza
Cyklamen
In Latin
Esperanza
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Bignoniaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Tecomeae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Cyclamen
Season and care of Esperanza and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Esperanza and Cyclamen Physical Information
Esperanza and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Cyclamen are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Esperanza and Cyclamen
Care of Esperanza and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.