Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
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 blotch
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
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Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
White Spruce
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
Sikalemen
In German
Alberta Fichte
Zyklamen
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
Ciclamen
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
Cíclame
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Cyklamen
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Cyclamīnos
Family
Pinaceae
Primulaceae
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Cyclamen
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Alberta Spruce and Cyclamen Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Cyclamen are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Cyclamen
Care of Alberta Spruce and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds 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 Alberta Spruce 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.