Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
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
Dry areas, roadside embankments, Stony hillsides
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Not Available
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Gout, Rheumatism
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Root, Stem
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens 'Purity'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Perennial candytuft
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Perennial candytuft
Sikalemen
In German
Perennial candytuft
Zyklamen
In French
candytuft Perennial
Cyclamen
In Spanish
candytuft perenne
Ciclamen
In Greek
πολυετείς candytuft
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
candytuft perennial
Cíclame
In Polish
Wieloletnia candytuft
Cyklamen
In Latin
annos suffruticosum
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Perennial Candytuft and Cyclamen
Season and care of Perennial Candytuft and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Perennial Candytuft and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perennial Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Perennial Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Perennial Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Perennial Candytuft and Cyclamen Physical Information
Perennial Candytuft and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Perennial Candytuft 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 Perennial Candytuft and Cyclamen are as follows:
Perennial Candytuft flower color: White
Perennial Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Perennial Candytuft and Cyclamen
Care of Perennial Candytuft and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perennial Candytuft 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 Perennial Candytuft 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.