Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Sikalemen
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Zyklamen
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Cyclamen
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Cyklamen
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Cyclamen and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Cyclamen and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Bird Cherry
Care of Cyclamen and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.