Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Silver Birch
In German
Zyklamen
Weißbirke
In French
Cyclamen
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Abedul de plata
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Silver Birch
In Polish
Cyklamen
Silver Birch
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Silver Birch
Season and care of Cyclamen and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Silver Birch season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Silver Birch Physical Information
Cyclamen and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Silver Birch are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Silver Birch
Care of Cyclamen and Silver 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 Silver 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.