Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
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
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged 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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Sikalemen
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Zyklamen
In French
géant nénuphar
Cyclamen
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Ciclamen
In Greek
νούφαρο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
waterlily
Cíclame
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Cyklamen
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Nymphaeales
Ericales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Cyclamen. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Giant Waterlily and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Cyclamen
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Giant Waterlily and Cyclamen Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Cyclamen are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Cyclamen
Care of Giant Waterlily and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged 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 Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.