Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
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
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, 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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Wild Plum
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Sikalemen
In German
wild Plum
Zyklamen
In French
wild Plum
Cyclamen
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Ciclamen
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Cíclame
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Cyklamen
In Latin
Wild Plum
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rosaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Cyclamen
Season and care of Wild Plum and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Wild Plum and Cyclamen Physical Information
Wild Plum and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Cyclamen are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Wild Plum and Cyclamen
Care of Wild Plum and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum 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.