Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Flowering Plants, Tubers
  
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
  
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
  
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
  
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
  
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Pink, Purple, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Average
  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
  
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Thoroughly
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Average
  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Indirect sunlight
  
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
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus
  
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Unknown
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
  
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
  
Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
  
Cyclamen Persicum
  
Common Name
Gladiolus
  
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
  
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
  
Sikalemen
  
In German
Gladiolen
  
Zyklamen
  
In French
Glaïeul
  
Cyclamen
  
In Spanish
Gladiolus
  
Ciclamen
  
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
  
κυκλάμινο
  
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
  
Cíclame
  
In Polish
mieczyk
  
Cyklamen
  
In Latin
Gladiolus
  
Cyclamīnos
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Liliales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Primulaceae
  
Genus
Gladiolus
  
Cyclamen
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Ixieae
  
Cyclamineae
  
Subfamily
Ixioideae
  
Myrsinoideae
  
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.