Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
North America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Prunus virginiana
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
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
Oval
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead 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
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Sikalemen
In German
Chokecherry
Zyklamen
In French
Chokecherry
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Ciclamen
In Greek
Chokecherry
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Cíclame
In Polish
Chokecherry
Cyklamen
In Latin
chokecherry
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
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 Chokecherry and Cyclamen
Season and care of Chokecherry and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Chokecherry and Cyclamen Physical Information
Chokecherry and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Cyclamen
Care of Chokecherry and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead 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 Chokecherry 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.