Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
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Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
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Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
firethorn
Sikalemen
In German
firethorn
Zyklamen
In French
firethorn
Cyclamen
In Spanish
firethorn
Ciclamen
In Greek
firethorn
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
firethorn
Cíclame
In Polish
firethorn
Cyklamen
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Cyclamīnos
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rosaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Cyclamen
Season and care of Firethorn and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Firethorn and Cyclamen Physical Information
Firethorn and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Cyclamen are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Firethorn and Cyclamen
Care of Firethorn and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed 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 Firethorn 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.