Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Portuguese
Sina
Cíclame
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Stenocereus
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sina and Cyclamen
Season and care of Sina and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Sina and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sina is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Sina and Cyclamen Physical Information
Sina and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Sina height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Sina and Cyclamen are as follows:
Sina flower color: Not Available
Sina leaf color: Not Available
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Sina and Cyclamen
Care of Sina and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sina pruning is done 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 Sina 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.