Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Texas
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
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 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, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Partial 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Sikalemen
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Zyklamen
In French
Mexican primrose
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Ciclamen
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Cíclame
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Cyklamen
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Onagraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Onagreae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Cyclamen
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Mexican primrose and Cyclamen Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Cyclamen are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Cyclamen
Care of Mexican primrose and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose 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 primrose 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.