Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
TILIA americana
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
American Basswood
In Hindi
Sikalemen
अमेरिकी Basswood
In German
Zyklamen
amerikanischen Basswood
In French
Cyclamen
tilleul d'Amérique
In Spanish
Ciclamen
tilo americano
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Αμερικανός Basswood
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Basswood americano
In Polish
Cyklamen
Amerykańska Lipa
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
American Basswood
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Tilioideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and American Basswood
Season and care of Cyclamen and American Basswood is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and American Basswood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and American Basswood season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for American Basswood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and American Basswood Physical Information
Cyclamen and American Basswood physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and American Basswood are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
- American Basswood leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and American Basswood
Care of Cyclamen and American Basswood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.