Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
White Oak
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
सफेद ओक
Sikalemen
In German
weiße Eiche
Zyklamen
In French
chêne blanc
Cyclamen
In Spanish
roble blanco
Ciclamen
In Greek
White Oak
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
Cíclame
In Polish
biały dąb
Cyklamen
In Latin
Quercus alba
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Fagaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of White Oak and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Cyclamen. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also White Oak does not have fragrant flowers. White Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of White Oak and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Cyclamen
Season and care of White Oak and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
White Oak and Cyclamen Physical Information
White Oak and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Cyclamen are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of White Oak and Cyclamen
Care of White Oak and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs 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 White 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.