Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
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Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
White Willow
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
White Willow
Sikalemen
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Zyklamen
In French
Le saule blanc
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Ciclamen
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Cíclame
In Polish
wierzba biała
Cyklamen
In Latin
Populus alba
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Salicaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of White Willow and Cyclamen
Season and care of White Willow and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
White Willow and Cyclamen Physical Information
White Willow and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Cyclamen are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of White Willow and Cyclamen
Care of White Willow and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Willow 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.