Cyclamen

Silverthorn

About Cyclamen and Silverthorn

Cyclamen

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Shrub

Origin

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

China, Japan

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

245

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-7

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 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

broad, flat

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

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

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Silverthorn

In Hindi

Sikalemen

Silverthorn

In German

Zyklamen

Silverthorn

In French

Cyclamen

Silverthorn

In Spanish

Ciclamen

Silverthorn

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

Cíclame

Silverthorn

In Polish

Cyklamen

Silverthorn

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Rhamnales

Family

Primulaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

2370

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Silverthorn

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Silverthorn. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Silverthorn

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

Cyclamen and Silverthorn Physical Information

Cyclamen and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Silverthorn are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Cyclamen and Silverthorn

Care of Cyclamen and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.