Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
New Zealand
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
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Chartreuse
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
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
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM Floralee
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Mother Fern
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Mother Fern
Sikalemen
In German
Mother Fern
Zyklamen
In French
Mother Fern
Cyclamen
In Spanish
madre helecho
Ciclamen
In Greek
Mother Fern
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Mother Fern
Cíclame
In Polish
Mother Fern
Cyklamen
In Latin
Mother Fern
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Polypodiales
Ericales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Eupolypods II
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Mother Fern and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Mother Fern and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Mother Fern and Cyclamen. Mother Fern doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Mother Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Mother Fern has allergic reactions like Not Available and Skin irritation and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Not Available and Skin irritation. 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 Mother Fern and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mother Fern and Cyclamen
Season and care of Mother Fern and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Mother Fern and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mother Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mother Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mother Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Mother Fern and Cyclamen Physical Information
Mother Fern and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Mother Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Mother Fern and Cyclamen are as follows:
Mother Fern flower color: Not Available
Mother Fern leaf color: Chartreuse
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Mother Fern and Cyclamen
Care of Mother Fern and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mother Fern 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 Mother Fern 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.