Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southern Africa
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Number of Varieties
24100
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40000
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9-9999
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
7-1
12-10
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
Plant Size
Minimum Height
0.54 cm180.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
0.75 cm120.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Gray Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
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
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
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Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Sikalemen
चमेली
In German
Zyklamen
Jasmin
In French
Cyclamen
Jasmin
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Hortensia
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Jasmin
In Polish
Cyklamen
Jasmin
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Jasmin
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Primulaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Jasminium
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Jasmineae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
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Number of Species
23200
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27800
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