Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Zyklamen
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Cyclamen
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Cyklamen
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Dicotyledonae
Family
Primulaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Cyclamen and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Cyclamen and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Cyclamen and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Cyclamen and Eastern Cottonwood 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 Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.