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About Snapdragon and Cyclamen


About Cyclamen and Snapdragon


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Flowering Plants, Tubers  

Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia  

Types
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium  
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum  

Number of Varieties
35  
99+
24  
99+

Habitat
Mediterranean region  
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
7-1  

Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.20 cm  
99+
0.54 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
15.20 cm  
99+
0.75 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink  
Pink, Purple, White  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
Brown  
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
-  
Green, Silver  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Indirect sunlight  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall  
Autumn, Spring, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Light Frost  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
From bulbs, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases  
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, Alkaline  
Acidic  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Indirect sunlight  

Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust  
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels  

Plant Tolerance
Light Frost  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
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
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies  
-  

Allergy
-  
Respiratory problems  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
-  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders  

Part of Plant Used
-  
Root, Stem  

Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators  
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border  
-  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'  
Cyclamen Persicum  

Common Name
Snapdragon  
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen  

In Hindi
snapdragon  
Sikalemen  

In German
Löwenmaul  
Zyklamen  

In French
muflier  
Cyclamen  

In Spanish
boca de dragón  
Ciclamen  

In Greek
snapdragon  
κυκλάμινο  

In Portuguese
snapdragon  
Cíclame  

In Polish
lwia paszcza  
Cyklamen  

In Latin
snapdragon  
Cyclamīnos  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Anthophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Dicotyledonae  

Order
Scrophulariales  
Ericales  

Family
Scrophulariaceae  
Primulaceae  

Genus
Anthurium  
Cyclamen  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
-  

Tribe
-  
Cyclamineae  

Subfamily
-  
Myrsinoideae  

Number of Species
35  
99+
23  
99+

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Properties of Snapdragon and Cyclamen

Wondering what are the properties of Snapdragon and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Snapdragon and Cyclamen. Snapdragon doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Snapdragon does not have fragrant flowers. Snapdragon has allergic reactions like and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Snapdragon and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Snapdragon and Cyclamen

Season and care of Snapdragon and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Snapdragon and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.

Snapdragon and Cyclamen Physical Information

Snapdragon and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Snapdragon and Cyclamen are as follows:

Care of Snapdragon and Cyclamen

Care of Snapdragon and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon 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.

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