Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Sikalemen
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Zyklamen
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Ciclamen
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Cíclame
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Cyklamen
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Cyclamen
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Cyclamen Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Cyclamen are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Cyclamen
Care of Big leaf Maple and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Big leaf Maple 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.