Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
Sikalemen
cornelian चेरी
In German
Zyklamen
Kornelkirsche
In French
Cyclamen
cornouiller
In Spanish
Ciclamen
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Cíclame
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Cyklamen
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Cyclamen and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Cyclamen and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Cyclamen and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.