Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
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Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1 - 7,15 - 17
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
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
Attracts
Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
Pinus balfouriana
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Foxtail pine
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
foxtail pine
Sikalemen
In German
foxtail Kiefer
Zyklamen
In French
sétaire pin
Cyclamen
In Spanish
pino de cola de zorra
Ciclamen
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
pinho foxtail
Cíclame
In Polish
włośnica sosny
Cyklamen
In Latin
panicum pinus
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Pinaceae
Primulaceae
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Foxtail pine and Cyclamen
Season and care of Foxtail pine and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail pine and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Foxtail pine and Cyclamen Physical Information
Foxtail pine and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Foxtail pine and Cyclamen are as follows:
Foxtail pine flower color:
Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Foxtail pine and Cyclamen
Care of Foxtail pine and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Foxtail pine 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.