Cyclamen

Arbutus

About Cyclamen and Arbutus

Cyclamen

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Tree

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

2412

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Arbutus

In Hindi

Sikalemen

सदाबहार

In German

Zyklamen

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Cyclamen

arbousier

In Spanish

Ciclamen

Arbitus

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Cíclame

árbuto

In Polish

Cyklamen

mącznik

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Order

Ericales

Family

Primulaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

238

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Arbutus. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Arbutus has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cyclamen and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Arbutus

Season and care of Cyclamen and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Arbutus season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Cyclamen and Arbutus Physical Information

Cyclamen and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Arbutus are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Cyclamen and Arbutus

Care of Cyclamen and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.