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