Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
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
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Prune to stimulate growth
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
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Root, Stem
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Sikalemen
In German
Lignum Vitae
Zyklamen
In French
Lignum Vitae
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Palo santo
Ciclamen
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Cíclame
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Cyklamen
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Cyclamen
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Lignum Vitae and Cyclamen Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Cyclamen are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Cyclamen
Care of Lignum Vitae and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.