Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
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Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Sikalemen
In German
Köcherbaum
Zyklamen
In French
Quiver Tree
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Ciclamen
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Cíclame
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Cyklamen
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Aloaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Cyclamen
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Quiver Tree and Cyclamen Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Cyclamen are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Cyclamen
Care of Quiver Tree and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning 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 Quiver Tree 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.