Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Lisianthus
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Lisianthus
Sikalemen
In German
Lisianthus
Zyklamen
In French
Lisianthus
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Ciclamen
In Greek
Lisianthus
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Cíclame
In Polish
Eustoma
Cyklamen
In Latin
Lisianthus
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Gentianaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Lisianthus and Cyclamen
Season and care of Lisianthus and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Lisianthus and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Lisianthus and Cyclamen Physical Information
Lisianthus and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Lisianthus and Cyclamen are as follows:
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Lisianthus and Cyclamen
Care of Lisianthus and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Lisianthus 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.