Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Eastern Africa
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
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, 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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
persian violet
Sikalemen
In German
persian violet
Zyklamen
In French
persian violet
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Ciclamen
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Cíclame
In Polish
Persian Violet
Cyklamen
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Gentianaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Exaceae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Cyclamen
Season and care of Persian Violet and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Persian Violet and Cyclamen Physical Information
Persian Violet and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Cyclamen are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Persian Violet and Cyclamen
Care of Persian Violet and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Persian Violet 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.