Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Kale
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In German
Grünkohl
Zyklamen
In French
Chou frisé
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Col rizada
Ciclamen
In Greek
Λάχανο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Couve
Cíclame
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Cyklamen
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Kale and Cyclamen
Season and care of Kale and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Kale and Cyclamen Physical Information
Kale and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Kale and Cyclamen are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Kale and Cyclamen
Care of Kale and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale 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 Kale 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.