Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
North America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Populus tremuloides
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
-
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Sikalemen
In German
Zitterpappel
Zyklamen
In French
tremble
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Ciclamen
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Cíclame
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Cyklamen
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Salicaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Tribe
Saliceae
Cyclamineae
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Cyclamen
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Quaking Aspen and Cyclamen Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Cyclamen are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Cyclamen
Care of Quaking Aspen and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Quaking Aspen 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.