Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
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Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
pinkroot
Sikalemen
In German
Spigelia
Zyklamen
In French
Spigelia
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Spigelia
Ciclamen
In Greek
Spigelia
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Cíclame
In Polish
Spigelia
Cyklamen
In Latin
Spigelia
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Loganiceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Cyclamen
Season and care of Pinkroot and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Pinkroot and Cyclamen Physical Information
Pinkroot and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Cyclamen are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Pinkroot and Cyclamen
Care of Pinkroot and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.