Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Mountains, open Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
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Botanical Name
PINUS mugo
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Mugo Pine
Sikalemen
In German
Bergkiefer
Zyklamen
In French
Pinus mugo
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Pinus mugo
Ciclamen
In Greek
Mugo Pine
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Pinus mugo
Cíclame
In Polish
Kosodrzewina
Cyklamen
In Latin
Mugo Pine
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Pinaceae
Primulaceae
Season and Care of Mugo Pine and Cyclamen
Season and care of Mugo Pine and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Mugo Pine and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mugo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Mugo Pine and Cyclamen Physical Information
Mugo Pine and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Mugo Pine and Cyclamen are as follows:
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Mugo Pine and Cyclamen
Care of Mugo Pine and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mugo Pine 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 Mugo 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.