Cyclamen

Black Birch

About Cyclamen and Black Birch

Cyclamen

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Tree

Origin

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

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

2440

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

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

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings

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

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

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

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

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Sikalemen

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Zyklamen

Schwarze Birke

In French

Cyclamen

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Ciclamen

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Cíclame

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Cyklamen

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fagales

Family

Primulaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

2340

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Black Birch. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Black Birch 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 Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Black Birch

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

Cyclamen and Black Birch Physical Information

Cyclamen and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Black Birch are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Cyclamen and Black Birch

Care of Cyclamen and Black Birch 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 Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.