Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
United States, Central United States
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Shingle Oak
In German
Zyklamen
Kies Eiche
In French
Cyclamen
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Ciclamen
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Cyklamen
gont Oak
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Fagoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Cyclamen and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Cyclamen and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cyclamen and Shingle Oak
Care of Cyclamen and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.