Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
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
Average
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
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
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 alleghaniensis
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Yellow Birch
In German
Zyklamen
Yellow Birch
In French
Cyclamen
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Cíclame
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Cyklamen
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Birch flavum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Cyclamen and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Cyclamen and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Yellow Birch
Care of Cyclamen and Yellow 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.