Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
Sikalemen
In German
Kalanchoe
Zyklamen
In French
Kalanchoe
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
Ciclamen
In Greek
Kalanchoe
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
Cíclame
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Cyklamen
In Latin
Kalanchoe
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Crassulaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Cyclamen
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Cyclamen season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Kalanchoe and Cyclamen Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Cyclamen are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Kalanchoe and Cyclamen
Care of Kalanchoe and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure 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 Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.