Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Fruit
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
Birds
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
आलूबालू
Sikalemen
In German
Northstar Tart Cherry
Zyklamen
In French
Northstar Tart Cherry
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Cereza
Ciclamen
In Greek
Northstar Tart Cherry
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Northstar Tart Cherry
Cíclame
In Polish
Northstar Tart Cherry
Cyklamen
In Latin
Northstar Tart Cherry
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rosaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Cyclamen
Season and care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Northstar Tart Cherry and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Northstar Tart Cherry and Cyclamen Physical Information
Northstar Tart Cherry and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Northstar Tart Cherry 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 Northstar Tart Cherry and Cyclamen are as follows:
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Cyclamen
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northstar Tart Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Northstar Tart Cherry 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.