Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
ACER campestre
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
Sikalemen
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Zyklamen
In French
Maple terrain
Cyclamen
In Spanish
arce de campo
Ciclamen
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
Cíclame
In Polish
Klon polny
Cyklamen
In Latin
Field Maple
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Field Maple and Cyclamen
Season and care of Field Maple and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Field Maple and Cyclamen Physical Information
Field Maple and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Cyclamen are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Field Maple and Cyclamen
Care of Field Maple and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and 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. In summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.