Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
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Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
-
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
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
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
green hosta
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
green hosta
Sikalemen
In German
Funkie
Zyklamen
In French
plantain lily
Cyclamen
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
Ciclamen
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
lírio banana
Cíclame
In Polish
babki lilia
Cyklamen
In Latin
plantago lilium
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Liliaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
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Season and Care of Green Hosta and Cyclamen
Season and care of Green Hosta and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Green Hosta and Cyclamen Physical Information
Green Hosta and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Cyclamen are as follows:
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Green Hosta leaf color:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Green Hosta and Cyclamen
Care of Green Hosta and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta 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.