Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Shrub
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting
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, Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
common hazel
In Hindi
Sikalemen
contorted filbert
In German
Zyklamen
contorted filbert
In French
Cyclamen
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Ciclamen
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Cíclame
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Cyklamen
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Cyclamen and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Cyclamen and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Contorted Filbert
Care of Cyclamen and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.