Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Australia, South America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
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 regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Part 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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Elderberry
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Elderberry
In German
Zyklamen
Holunderbeere
In French
Cyclamen
Sureau
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Saúco
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Cyklamen
Bez czarny
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Elderberry
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Primulaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Elderberry
Season and care of Cyclamen and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Elderberry season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Cyclamen and Elderberry Physical Information
Cyclamen and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Elderberry are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Elderberry
Care of Cyclamen and Elderberry 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 Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.