Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Loose, Moist
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Not Available
Botanical Name
Lupinus
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
Sikalemen
In German
lupine
Zyklamen
In French
usine de lupin
Cyclamen
In Spanish
planta de lupino
Ciclamen
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
Cíclame
In Polish
łubin roślin
Cyklamen
In Latin
Plinio herba
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Fabaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Lupine and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Lupine and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Lupine and Cyclamen. Lupine doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Lupine does not have fragrant flowers. Lupine has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lupine and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lupine and Cyclamen
Season and care of Lupine and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Cyclamen season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Lupine and Cyclamen Physical Information
Lupine and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Cyclamen are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Lupine and Cyclamen
Care of Lupine and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally 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 Lupine 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.