Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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 the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Zyklamen
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Cyclamen
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Cyklamen
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Cyclamen and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Cyclamen and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Cyclamen and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Cyclamen and Kwanzan 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.