Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Ponds
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
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
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Sikalemen
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Zyklamen
In French
Lotus Sacré
Cyclamen
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Ciclamen
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Cíclame
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Cyklamen
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Cyclamen
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Sacred Lotus and Cyclamen Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Cyclamen are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Cyclamen
Care of Sacred Lotus and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage 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 Sacred Lotus 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.