Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
  
Flowering Plants, Tubers
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
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
gardens
  
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink, Purple, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
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
Not Available
  
Green, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
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
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bugs
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Unknown
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Rosa acicularis
  
Cyclamen Persicum
  
Common Name
prickly wild rose, the prickly rose, the bristly rose, Arctic rose
  
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
  
In Hindi
कांटेदार गुलाब
  
Sikalemen
  
In German
Nadel-Rose
  
Zyklamen
  
In French
rosier arctique
  
Cyclamen
  
In Spanish
rosa espinosa
  
Ciclamen
  
In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές τριαντάφυλλο
  
κυκλάμινο
  
In Portuguese
rosa espinhoso
  
Cíclame
  
In Polish
kolczasta róża
  
Cyklamen
  
In Latin
spinis rosa
  
Cyclamīnos
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Primulaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Cyclamen
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cyclamineae
  
Subfamily
Rosoideae
  
Myrsinoideae
  
Season and Care of Prickly Rose and Cyclamen
Season and care of Prickly Rose and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Rose and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Cyclamen season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Prickly Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Prickly Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Prickly Rose and Cyclamen Physical Information
Prickly Rose and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Prickly Rose and Cyclamen are as follows:
Prickly Rose flower color: White
Prickly Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Prickly Rose and Cyclamen
Care of Prickly Rose and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Prickly Rose 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.