Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
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
Late Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
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Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
Sikalemen
In German
Spindelbaum
Zyklamen
In French
Spindle Arbre
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
Ciclamen
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
Cíclame
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Cyklamen
In Latin
Ligno colos
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Celastrales
Ericales
Family
Celastraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Euonymeae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Cyclamen
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Cyclamen season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Spindle Tree and Cyclamen Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Cyclamen are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Cyclamen
Care of Spindle Tree and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree 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 Spindle 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.