Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
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, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
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
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
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Botanical Name
Catharanthus roseus
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Periwinkle
Sikalemen
In German
Immergrün
Zyklamen
In French
Pervenche
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Bígaro
Ciclamen
In Greek
μυρτιά
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Mirta
Cíclame
In Polish
Barwinek
Cyklamen
In Latin
Periwinkle
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Mollusca
Anthophyta
Class
Gastropoda
Dicotyledonae
Order
Geraniales
Ericales
Family
Apocynaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Cyclamen
Season and Care of Periwinkle and Cyclamen
Season and care of Periwinkle and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Periwinkle and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Periwinkle season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Cyclamen season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Periwinkle and Cyclamen Physical Information
Periwinkle and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Periwinkle and Cyclamen are as follows:
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Periwinkle and Cyclamen
Care of Periwinkle and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally 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 Periwinkle 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.