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About Gladiolus and Cyclamen

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Tubers
1.3 Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
1.4 Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
276
Rank: 23 (Overall)
24
Rank: 71 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
60.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
0.54 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
40.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
0.75 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Heart-shaped
2.4 Thorns
11% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
42% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
From bulbs, Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
4.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
4.5.2 Soil Type
Average
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
4.7 Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
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
4.8 Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
All Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
88% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
23% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
9% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
50% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
8% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
10% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
9% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
48% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
9% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
3% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
4% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
45% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Not Available
5.12 Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
56% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
Unknown
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Root, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
64% Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Ornamental Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Not Available
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Gladiolus
Cyclamen Persicum
7.2 Common Name
Gladiolus
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
7.2.1 In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Sikalemen
7.2.2 In German
Gladiolen
Zyklamen
7.2.3 In French
Glaïeul
Cyclamen
7.2.4 In Spanish
Gladiolus
Ciclamen
7.2.5 In Greek
γλαδιόλα
κυκλάμινο
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Gladiolus
Cíclame
7.2.7 In Polish
mieczyk
Cyklamen
7.2.8 In Latin
Gladiolus
Cyclamīnos
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
8.4 Order
Liliales
Ericales
8.5 Family
Iridaceae
Primulaceae
8.6 Genus
Gladiolus
Cyclamen
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
8.8 Tribe
Ixieae
Cyclamineae
8.9 Subfamily
Ixioideae
Myrsinoideae
8.10 Number of Species
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260
Rank: 48 (Overall)
23
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Gladiolus and Cyclamen

Wondering what are the properties of Gladiolus and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Gladiolus and Cyclamen. Gladiolus doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Gladiolus does not have fragrant flowers. Gladiolus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and 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 Gladiolus and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Gladiolus and Cyclamen

Season and care of Gladiolus and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.

Gladiolus and Cyclamen Physical Information

Gladiolus and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Cyclamen are as follows:

  • Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow

  • Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green

  • Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White

  • Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Gladiolus and Cyclamen

Care of Gladiolus and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth 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 Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.