Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
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Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
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 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
-
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
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
-
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Sikalemen
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Zyklamen
In French
plante Perilla
Cyclamen
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Ciclamen
In Greek
φυτό perilla
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Cíclame
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Cyklamen
In Latin
Perilla herba
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Lamiaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Cyclamen
Season and care of Perilla and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Perilla and Cyclamen Physical Information
Perilla and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Cyclamen are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Perilla and Cyclamen
Care of Perilla and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done 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 Perilla 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.