Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
-
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Sikalemen
In German
Ringelblume
Zyklamen
In French
pot Marigold
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Caléndula
Ciclamen
In Greek
καλέντουλα
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Cíclame
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Cyklamen
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Asteraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Tribe
Calenduleae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Cyclamen
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Pot Marigold and Cyclamen Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Cyclamen are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Cyclamen
Care of Pot Marigold and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.