Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
North America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Water elm
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblique base
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
American Elm
In Hindi
Sikalemen
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Zyklamen
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Cyclamen
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Ciclamen
olmo americano
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
American Elm
In Portuguese
Cíclame
olmo americano
In Polish
Cyklamen
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Elm
Season and care of Cyclamen and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Elm season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Elm Physical Information
Cyclamen and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Elm are as follows:
Care of Cyclamen and Elm
Care of Cyclamen and Elm 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 Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.