Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
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Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
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15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
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Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
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Heart-shaped
Plant Season
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Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Hatiora
Sikalemen
In German
Hatiora
Zyklamen
In French
Hatiora
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Hatiora
Ciclamen
In Greek
Hatiora
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Cíclame
In Polish
hatiora
Cyklamen
In Latin
Hatiora
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Hatiora and Cyclamen
Season and care of Hatiora and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Cyclamen season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Hatiora and Cyclamen Physical Information
Hatiora and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Cyclamen
Care of Hatiora and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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.