Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
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Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Mimulus
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Larva
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, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Burns
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Stem
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
Diplacus aurantiacus
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Monkey Flower
Sikalemen
In German
Monkey Flower
Zyklamen
In French
Monkey Flower
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Monkey Flower
Ciclamen
In Greek
Monkey Flower
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Monkey Flower
Cíclame
In Polish
Monkey Flower
Cyklamen
In Latin
Monkey Flower
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Monkey-flower and Cyclamen
Season and care of Monkey-flower and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Monkey-flower and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monkey-flower season is Summer and Cyclamen season is Summer. The type of soil for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Monkey-flower and Cyclamen Physical Information
Monkey-flower and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Monkey-flower and Cyclamen are as follows:
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
Monkey-flower leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Monkey-flower and Cyclamen
Care of Monkey-flower and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monkey-flower 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 Monkey-flower 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.