Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
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
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
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
No need to prune
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, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Sikalemen
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Zyklamen
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Ciclamen
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Cíclame
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Cyklamen
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Verbenaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Cyclamen
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
American Beautyberry and Cyclamen Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Cyclamen are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Cyclamen
Care of American Beautyberry and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune 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 American Beautyberry 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.