Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Black
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Rats
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BUTEA monosperma
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In German
Flamme -of -the- Wald
Zyklamen
In French
Flame -of-the -forest
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Llama - de - la - bosque
Ciclamen
In Greek
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Chama -of-the -forest
Cíclame
In Polish
Płomień -of -the- las
Cyklamen
In Latin
Flamma -of - Silva
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Fabaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Cyclamen
Season and care of Flame-of-the-forest and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Flame-of-the-forest and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Flame-of-the-forest and Cyclamen Physical Information
Flame-of-the-forest and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Flame-of-the-forest and Cyclamen are as follows:
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Cyclamen
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flame-of-the-forest pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Flame-of-the-forest 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.