Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
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
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
Sikalemen
In German
Meskalbohne
Zyklamen
In French
Calia secundiflora
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Ciclamen
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
Cíclame
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Cyklamen
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Fabaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Cyclamen
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Cyclamen season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Cyclamen Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Cyclamen are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Cyclamen
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel 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.