Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Fruits, Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Sikalemen
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Zyklamen
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Cyclamen
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Ciclamen
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Cyklamen
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Bilwa
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Brugmansia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Datureae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Bael
Season and care of Cyclamen and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Bael season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Bael is Neutral.
Cyclamen and Bael Physical Information
Cyclamen and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Bael are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Cyclamen and Bael
Care of Cyclamen and Bael 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 Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.