Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Laelia
Sikalemen
In German
Laelia
Zyklamen
In French
Laelia
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Laelia
Ciclamen
In Greek
Laelia
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Laelia
Cíclame
In Polish
Laelia
Cyklamen
In Latin
Laelia
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Orchidales
Ericales
Family
Orchidaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Cyclamen
Season and care of Laelia and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Laelia and Cyclamen Physical Information
Laelia and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia 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 Laelia and Cyclamen are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Laelia and Cyclamen
Care of Laelia and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches 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 Laelia 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.