Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
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
Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Unknown
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Ansellia
Sikalemen
In German
Ansellia
Zyklamen
In French
léopard orchidée
Cyclamen
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Ciclamen
In Greek
Ansellia
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Cíclame
In Polish
Ansellia
Cyklamen
In Latin
Ansellia
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Orchidaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Cyclamen
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Leopard Orchid and Cyclamen Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Cyclamen are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Cyclamen
Care of Leopard Orchid and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid 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 Leopard Orchid 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.