Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
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
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
MUSCARI
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Grape Hyacinth
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
अंगूर जलकुंभी
Sikalemen
In German
Traubenhyazinthen
Zyklamen
In French
Muscari
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Muscari
Ciclamen
In Greek
grape hyacinth
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Muscari
Cíclame
In Polish
Szafirek
Cyklamen
In Latin
Muscari
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Asparagaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen. Grape Hyacinth doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Grape Hyacinth does not have fragrant flowers. Grape Hyacinth has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen
Season and care of Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Hyacinth season is Not Available and Cyclamen season is Not Available. The type of soil for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen Physical Information
Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Hyacinth height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen are as follows:
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
Grape Hyacinth leaf color: Not Available
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth 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.