Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
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Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
coastal environs
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
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Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Pitanga
Sikalemen
In German
Pitanga
Zyklamen
In French
Pitanga
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Pitanga
Ciclamen
In Greek
Pitanga
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Cíclame
In Polish
Pitanga
Cyklamen
In Latin
Pitanga
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Myrtaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Myrteae
Cyclamineae
Season and Care of Pitanga and Cyclamen
Season and care of Pitanga and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Pitanga and Cyclamen Physical Information
Pitanga and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Cyclamen are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Pitanga and Cyclamen
Care of Pitanga and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.