Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
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Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
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
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Throat itching
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
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Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Sikalemen
In German
cherry Plum
Zyklamen
In French
Prunus
Cyclamen
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Ciclamen
In Greek
Cherry Plum
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Cíclame
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Cyklamen
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rosaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Amygdaleae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Cyclamen
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Cherry Plum and Cyclamen Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Cyclamen
Care of Cherry Plum and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches 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 Cherry Plum 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.