Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
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, 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, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Zyklamen
Pekannuss
In French
Cyclamen
Pacanier
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Cyklamen
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Pecan
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Juglandales
Family
Primulaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Pecan
Season and care of Cyclamen and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Pecan season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Pecan Physical Information
Cyclamen and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Pecan are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Pecan
Care of Cyclamen and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.