Cyclamen

Wilga

About Cyclamen and Wilga

Cyclamen

Wilga

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Australia

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

2435

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Linear to lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

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

Water regularly for 2 months

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Pruning may be required for height clearance

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Does not require fertilizer once established

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Blowflies, Insects

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Anodyne, Odontalgic

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Wood

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

GEIJERA parviflora

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Wilga, Native Willow

In Hindi

Sikalemen

Wilga

In German

Zyklamen

Pirol

In French

Cyclamen

loriot

In Spanish

Ciclamen

oriol

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

φλώρος

In Portuguese

Cíclame

papa-figos

In Polish

Cyklamen

Wilga

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

oriole

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Charophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Equisetopsida

Order

Ericales

Sapindales

Family

Primulaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Geijera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

2345

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Wilga

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Wilga? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Wilga. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Wilga doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Wilga 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 Wilga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Wilga

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

Cyclamen and Wilga Physical Information

Cyclamen and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Wilga are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Cyclamen and Wilga

Care of Cyclamen and Wilga 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 Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.