Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southwestern United States
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, 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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Mesquite
In Hindi
Sikalemen
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Zyklamen
Mesquite
In French
Cyclamen
Mesquite
In Spanish
Ciclamen
mezquite
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Mesquite
In Polish
Cyklamen
Mesquite
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Mesquite
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Cyclamen and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Mesquite Tree season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Cyclamen and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Cyclamen and Mesquite Tree
Care of Cyclamen and Mesquite Tree 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 Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.