Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
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
Fertilizer every month during spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
Sikalemen
In German
Ylang-Ylang
Zyklamen
In French
Ylang-Ylang
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
Ciclamen
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
Cíclame
In Polish
Jagodlin
Cyklamen
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Dicotyledonae
Order
Magnoliales
Ericales
Family
Annonaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth 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 Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.