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About Cyclamen and Black Birch


About Black Birch and Cyclamen


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
24   
99+
40   
99+

Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods   
Hills, Moist Soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
4-9   

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 cm   
99+
2,133.60 cm   
20

Minimum Width
0.75 cm   
99+
762.00 cm   
28

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White   
Yellow, Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver   
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Pinnate   

Thorns
No   
No   

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
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
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   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
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
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Respiratory problems   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin   

Edible Uses
Unknown   
Yes   

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
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
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   
Plantae   

Phylum
Anthophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Dicotyledonae   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ericales   
Fagales   

Family
Primulaceae   
Betulaceae   

Genus
Cyclamen   
Betula   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Cyclamineae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Myrsinoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
23   
99+
40   
99+

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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:

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.

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