Cyclamen

Inkberry

About Cyclamen and Inkberry

Cyclamen

Inkberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Number of Varieties

243

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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 ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

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

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Aphids

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Can be made into a herbal tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

ILEX glabra

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

In Hindi

Sikalemen

Inkberry

In German

Zyklamen

Inkberry

In French

Cyclamen

Inkberry

In Spanish

Ciclamen

Inkberry

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

Inkberry

In Portuguese

Cíclame

Inkberry

In Polish

Cyklamen

inkberry

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

Inkberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Order

Ericales

Aquifoliales

Family

Primulaceae

Phytolaccaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Ilex

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

23600

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Inkberry

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Inkberry? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Inkberry. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Inkberry doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Inkberry has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cyclamen and Inkberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Inkberry

Season and care of Cyclamen and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Inkberry season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.

Cyclamen and Inkberry Physical Information

Cyclamen and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Inkberry are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Cyclamen and Inkberry

Care of Cyclamen and Inkberry 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 Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.