Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Blue Ash
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Sikalemen
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Zyklamen
In French
usine Blue Ash
Cyclamen
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Ciclamen
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Cíclame
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Cyklamen
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Oleaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Blue Ash and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Cyclamen. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Ash and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Cyclamen
Season and care of Blue Ash and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Blue Ash and Cyclamen Physical Information
Blue Ash and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Cyclamen are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Blue Ash and Cyclamen
Care of Blue Ash and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Blue Ash 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.