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About Tulip Tree and Cyclamen


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers  
Tree  

Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States  

Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum  
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum  

Number of Varieties
24  
99+
Not Available  

Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods  
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
9-2  

Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Pyramidal  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
0.54 cm  
99+
1,830.00 cm  
22

Minimum Width
0.75 cm  
99+
1,070.00 cm  
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White  
Orange, Light Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Lime Green, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver  
Not Available  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Irregular  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter  
Spring, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Indirect sunlight  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer  
Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Not Available  
Soil Compaction  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

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  
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Ample Water  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained  
Clay, Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight  
Full Sun, Partial 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 ocassionally, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels  
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Soil Compaction  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Not Available  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Not Available  
Birds  

Allergy
Respiratory problems  
no allergic reactions  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Not Available  
Not Available  

Edible Uses
Unknown  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders  
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds  

Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment  
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Not Available  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum  
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera  

Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen  
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar  

In Hindi
Sikalemen  
ट्यूलिप पेड़  

In German
Zyklamen  
Tulpenbaum  

In French
Cyclamen  
tulipier  

In Spanish
Ciclamen  
árbol de tulipán  

In Greek
κυκλάμινο  
δέντρο τουλίπα  

In Portuguese
Cíclame  
árvore de tulipa  

In Polish
Cyklamen  
tulipanowiec  

In Latin
Cyclamīnos  
Tulipa arbore  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Anthophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Dicotyledonae  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Ericales  
Magnoliales  

Family
Primulaceae  
Magnoliaceae  

Genus
Cyclamen  
Liriodendron  

Clade
Not Available  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids  

Tribe
Cyclamineae  
Not Available  

Subfamily
Myrsinoideae  
Not Available  

Number of Species
23  
99+
2  
99+

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Properties of Cyclamen and Tulip Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Tulip Tree? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Tulip Tree. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Tulip Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Tulip Tree has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cyclamen and Tulip Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Tulip Tree

Season and care of Cyclamen and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.

Cyclamen and Tulip Tree Physical Information

Cyclamen and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Tulip Tree are as follows:

Care of Cyclamen and Tulip Tree

Care of Cyclamen and Tulip 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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