Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Central United States, Canada
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full 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
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Blue Ash
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Blue Ash plant
In German
Zyklamen
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Cyclamen
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
Ciclamen
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Cíclame
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Cyklamen
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Primulaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Blue Ash
Season and care of Cyclamen and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Blue Ash season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Blue Ash Physical Information
Cyclamen and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Blue Ash are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Blue Ash
Care of Cyclamen and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.