Silverthorn

Cyclamen

About Silverthorn and Cyclamen

Silverthorn

Cyclamen

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Origin

China, Japan

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

524

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

7-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm0.54 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm0.75 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Root, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

Cyclamen Persicum

Common Name

Silverthorn

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

In Hindi

Silverthorn

Sikalemen

In German

Silverthorn

Zyklamen

In French

Silverthorn

Cyclamen

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Ciclamen

In Greek

Silverthorn

κυκλάμινο

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Cíclame

In Polish

Silverthorn

Cyklamen

In Latin

Silverthorn

Cyclamīnos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Rhamnales

Ericales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Primulaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Cyclamen

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

7023

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Cyclamen

Wondering what are the properties of Silverthorn and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Silverthorn and Cyclamen. Silverthorn has thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Silverthorn does not have fragrant flowers. Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Toxic and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silverthorn and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Cyclamen

Season and care of Silverthorn and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.

Silverthorn and Cyclamen Physical Information

Silverthorn and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Cyclamen are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Silverthorn and Cyclamen

Care of Silverthorn and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.