Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Not Available
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate and toothed
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, 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
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Zyklamen
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Cyclamen
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Cyklamen
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Malveae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
