Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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, Late Summer, Early Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
False Indigo
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Sikalemen
In German
falsches Indigo
Zyklamen
In French
faux Indigo
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Ciclamen
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Cíclame
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Cyklamen
In Latin
falsum indicum
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of False Indigo and Cyclamen
Season and care of False Indigo and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
False Indigo and Cyclamen Physical Information
False Indigo and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Cyclamen are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of False Indigo and Cyclamen
Care of False Indigo and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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.