Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
European Hornbeam
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
Sikalemen
In German
Hainbuche
Zyklamen
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
Ciclamen
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
Cíclame
In Polish
Europejski Grab
Cyklamen
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Betulaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Carpineae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Cyclamen
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
European Hornbeam and Cyclamen Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Cyclamen are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of European Hornbeam and Cyclamen
Care of European Hornbeam and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.