Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Nannyberry
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Nannyberry
Sikalemen
In German
Nannyberry
Zyklamen
In French
alisier
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Ciclamen
In Greek
Nannyberry
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Cíclame
In Polish
Nannyberry
Cyklamen
In Latin
Nannyberry
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Cyclamen
Season and care of Nannyberry and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Nannyberry and Cyclamen Physical Information
Nannyberry and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Cyclamen are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Nannyberry and Cyclamen
Care of Nannyberry and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches 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 Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.