Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Ornamental Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Slopes, Swamps
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Planting
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
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Unknown
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
BETULA papyrifera
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Paper Birch
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Paper birch
In German
Zyklamen
Papierbirke
In French
Cyclamen
Le bouleau à papier
In Spanish
Ciclamen
abedul de papel
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
σημύδα χαρτί
In Portuguese
Cíclame
vidoeiro de papel
In Polish
Cyklamen
brzoza papieru
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Paper betula
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Paper Birch
Season and care of Cyclamen and Paper Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Paper Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Paper Birch season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Paper Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Paper Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Paper Birch Physical Information
Cyclamen and Paper Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Paper Birch are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
- Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Paper Birch
Care of Cyclamen and Paper Birch 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 Paper Birch 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 Paper Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
