Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Australia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
open forests
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune after flowering
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 spider mite
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
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Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Sikalemen
In German
Silver Wattle
Zyklamen
In French
Mimosa d'été
Cyclamen
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Ciclamen
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Cíclame
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Cyklamen
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Fabaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Cyclamen
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Cyclamen season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Silver Wattle and Cyclamen Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Cyclamen are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Cyclamen
Care of Silver Wattle and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering 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 Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.