Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
North America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
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, 10, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Chokecherry
In German
Zyklamen
Chokecherry
In French
Cyclamen
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Chokecherry
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Chokecherry
In Polish
Cyklamen
Chokecherry
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
chokecherry
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Chokecherry
Season and care of Cyclamen and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Chokecherry season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Chokecherry Physical Information
Cyclamen and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Chokecherry are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Cyclamen and Chokecherry
Care of Cyclamen and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.