Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
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Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
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Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
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Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Sikalemen
एमु बुश
In German
Zyklamen
Emu Bush
In French
Cyclamen
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Emu Bush
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Cyklamen
Emu Bush
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Emu Bush
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Eremophila
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Myoporeae