Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
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Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
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Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Silverberry
Sikalemen
In German
Silverberry
Zyklamen
In French
Silverberry
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Silverberry
Ciclamen
In Greek
Silverberry
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Cíclame
In Polish
Silverberry
Cyklamen
In Latin
Silverberry
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Silverberry and Cyclamen
Season and care of Silverberry and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Silverberry and Cyclamen Physical Information
Silverberry and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Cyclamen
Care of Silverberry and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.