Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
China
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
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
Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Sikalemen
बालकुवारी
In German
Zyklamen
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Cyclamen
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Cyklamen
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Gingko
Phylum
Anthophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Ericales
Ginkgoales
Family
Primulaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Ginkgo
Season and care of Cyclamen and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Ginkgo season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Ginkgo Physical Information
Cyclamen and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Ginkgo are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Cyclamen and Ginkgo
Care of Cyclamen and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.