Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Moisture, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
ABIES alba
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Silver Fir
In German
Zyklamen
Weißtanne
In French
Cyclamen
Argent sapin
In Spanish
Ciclamen
abeto blanco
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
ελάτης
In Portuguese
Cíclame
prata Fir
In Polish
Cyklamen
srebrna Jodła
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
aBIES
Phylum
Anthophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Silver Fir
Season and care of Cyclamen and Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Silver Fir season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Silver Fir Physical Information
Cyclamen and Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Silver Fir are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
- Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Silver Fir
Care of Cyclamen and Silver Fir 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 Fir 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 Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.