Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Slippery Elm
In German
Zyklamen
Rotulme
In French
Cyclamen
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Ciclamen
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Cyklamen
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Cyclamen and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Cyclamen and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Slippery Elm
Care of Cyclamen and Slippery 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 Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.