Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Australia
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
Terrestrial
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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 Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Not Available
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
strawflower
Sikalemen
In German
Strohblume
Zyklamen
In French
strawflower
Cyclamen
In Spanish
strawflower
Ciclamen
In Greek
strawflower
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
strawflower
Cíclame
In Polish
strawflower
Cyklamen
In Latin
strawflower
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Asteraceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Strawflower and Cyclamen
Season and care of Strawflower and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Strawflower and Cyclamen Physical Information
Strawflower and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Cyclamen are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Strawflower and Cyclamen
Care of Strawflower and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.