Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
Sikalemen
चेरी प्लम
In German
Zyklamen
cherry Plum
In French
Cyclamen
Prunus
In Spanish
Ciclamen
cherry Plum
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Cíclame
cherry Plum
In Polish
Cyklamen
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Cyclamen and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Cyclamen and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
- Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cyclamen and Cherry Plum
Care of Cyclamen and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.