Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Not Available
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
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
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, 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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
Sikalemen
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Zyklamen
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
Ciclamen
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
Cíclame
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Cyklamen
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Orchidaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Cyclamen
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Nobile Dendrobium and Cyclamen Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Cyclamen are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Cyclamen
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season 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 Nobile Dendrobium 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.