Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern 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
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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 Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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 early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Sikalemen
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Zyklamen
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Ciclamen
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Cíclame
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Cyklamen
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Nyssaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Bombini
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Cyclamen
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Cyclamen season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Black Tupelo and Cyclamen Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Cyclamen are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Cyclamen
Care of Black Tupelo and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Black Tupelo 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.