Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
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
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
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
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Sikalemen
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Zyklamen
In French
Ragged Robin
Cyclamen
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Ciclamen
In Greek
ragged Robin
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Cíclame
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Cyklamen
In Latin
Robin ragged
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Cyclamen
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Ragged Robin and Cyclamen Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Cyclamen are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Cyclamen
Care of Ragged Robin and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done 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 Ragged Robin 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.
