Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
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 dead branches, Remove thin 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
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Sikalemen
In German
Süße Kirsche
Zyklamen
In French
Cerise sucrée
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Ciclamen
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Cíclame
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Cyklamen
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rosaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Amygdaleae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Cyclamen
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Sweet Cherry and Cyclamen Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Cyclamen
Care of Sweet Cherry and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin 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 Sweet 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.