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About Jasmine and Cyclamen


About Cyclamen and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines  
Flowering Plants, Tubers  

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

Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine  
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum  

Number of Varieties
100  
99+
24  
99+

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods  
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
7-1  

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm  
99+
0.54 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
0.75 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White  
Pink, Purple, White  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
Black, Brown  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green  
Several shades of Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green  
Green, Silver  

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green  
Green, Silver  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Indirect sunlight  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter  
Autumn, Spring, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
From bulbs, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
  
  

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, Partial Sun  
Indirect sunlight  

Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering  
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
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew  
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels  

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds  
-  

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting  
Respiratory problems  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
-  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems  
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root  
Root, Stem  

Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance  
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
-  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens  
Cyclamen Persicum  

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia  
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen  

In Hindi
चमेली  
Sikalemen  

In German
Jasmin  
Zyklamen  

In French
Jasmin  
Cyclamen  

In Spanish
Hortensia  
Ciclamen  

In Greek
υδραγεία  
κυκλάμινο  

In Portuguese
Jasmin  
Cíclame  

In Polish
Jasmin  
Cyklamen  

In Latin
Jasmin  
Cyclamīnos  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Anthophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Dicotyledonae  

Order
Scrophulariales  
Ericales  

Family
Aloaceae  
Primulaceae  

Genus
Jasminium  
Cyclamen  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids  
-  

Tribe
Jasmineae  
Cyclamineae  

Subfamily
-  
Myrsinoideae  

Number of Species
200  
99+
23  
99+

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Properties of Jasmine and Cyclamen

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

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Cyclamen

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

Jasmine and Cyclamen Physical Information

Jasmine and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Cyclamen are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Cyclamen

Care of Jasmine and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering 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 Jasmine 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.

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