Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
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Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
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
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require 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
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Spanish
guacamayo
Ciclamen
In Portuguese
arara
Cíclame
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Polygonaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Macaw and Cyclamen
Season and care of Macaw and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Macaw and Cyclamen Physical Information
Macaw and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Cyclamen
Care of Macaw and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.