Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Japan
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
not available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
Sikalemen
In German
Ground Orchid
Zyklamen
In French
Ground Orchid
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
Ciclamen
In Greek
Ground Orchid
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
Cíclame
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Cyklamen
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Orchidaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Arethuseae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Cyclamen
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Ground Orchid and Cyclamen Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Cyclamen are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Cyclamen
Care of Ground Orchid and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid 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.