Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
United States, Central United States
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Severe allergen
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, 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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Sikalemen
In German
Kies Eiche
Zyklamen
In French
Shingle Oak
Cyclamen
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Ciclamen
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Cíclame
In Polish
gont Oak
Cyklamen
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Fagaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Cyclamen
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Shingle Oak and Cyclamen Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Cyclamen are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Cyclamen
Care of Shingle Oak and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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.
