Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
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
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Sikalemen
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Zyklamen
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Cyclamen
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Ciclamen
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Cíclame
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Cyklamen
In Latin
Bilwa
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Solanaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Datureae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Bael and Cyclamen
Season and care of Bael and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Bael and Cyclamen Physical Information
Bael and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Bael and Cyclamen are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Bael and Cyclamen
Care of Bael and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches 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 Bael 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.