Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Canada
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Evergreen Conifer
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Mountains, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, 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, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
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 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
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In German
Zyklamen
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
In French
Cyclamen
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Enano Alberta Spruce
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Anão Alberta Spruce
In Polish
Cyklamen
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Spruce Alberta Nane
Phylum
Anthophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Pinaceae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Cyclamen and Dwarf Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Cyclamen and Dwarf Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Dwarf Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color:
- Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Cyclamen and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Care of Cyclamen and Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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 Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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 Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.