Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Number of Varieties
248
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40000
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-96-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
7-1
8-6
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
0.54 cm1,371.60 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
0.75 cm30.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Thorns
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Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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✔
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Tolerances
-
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
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✔
✘
Invasive
✔
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✘
Self-Sowing
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✘
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Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✔
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
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Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Pawpaw
In Hindi
Sikalemen
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Zyklamen
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Cyclamen
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Ciclamen
planta de la papaya
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
Cíclame
planta mamão
In Polish
Cyklamen
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
quince herba
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Magnoliales
Family
Primulaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Asimina Adans
Clade
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Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
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Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
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Number of Species
239
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27800
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