Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Circular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRAHEA armata
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Mexican Blue Palm
Sikalemen
In German
Mexican Blue Palm
Zyklamen
In French
Palmier bleu du Mexique
Cyclamen
In Spanish
palma blanca
Ciclamen
In Greek
Mexican Blue Palm
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Mexican Blue Palm
Cíclame
In Polish
Mexican Blue Palm
Cyklamen
In Latin
Mexican Blue Palm
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Arecaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Cyclamen
Season and care of Mexican Blue Palm and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Blue Palm and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Blue Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Mexican Blue Palm and Cyclamen Physical Information
Mexican Blue Palm and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Mexican Blue Palm and Cyclamen are as follows:
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Cyclamen
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Blue Palm 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 Mexican Blue Palm 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.