Hosta

Cyclamen

About Hosta and Cyclamen

Hosta

Cyclamen

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Origin

Asia

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

7024

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-85-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

7-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm0.54 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm0.75 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

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

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

Cyclamen Persicum

Common Name

Hosta

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

In Hindi

Hosta

Sikalemen

In German

Hosta

Zyklamen

In French

Hosta

Cyclamen

In Spanish

Hosta

Ciclamen

In Greek

Hosta

κυκλάμινο

In Portuguese

Hosta

Cíclame

In Polish

Hosta

Cyklamen

In Latin

strone

Cyclamīnos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Asparagales

Ericales

Family

Liliaceae

Primulaceae

Genus

Hosta

Cyclamen

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

7023

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Cyclamen

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Cyclamen. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like . 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 Hosta and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Cyclamen

Season and care of Hosta and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.

Hosta and Cyclamen Physical Information

Hosta and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Cyclamen are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Hosta and Cyclamen

Care of Hosta and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 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.