Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Shrub
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
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
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
common hazel
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
contorted filbert
Sikalemen
In German
contorted filbert
Zyklamen
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Cyclamen
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
Ciclamen
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
Cíclame
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Cyklamen
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Betulaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Cyclamen
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Contorted Filbert and Cyclamen Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Cyclamen are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Contorted Filbert and Cyclamen
Care of Contorted Filbert and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done 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 Contorted Filbert 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.