Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Warmer regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Not Available
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
Sikalemen
In German
Bermuda Gras
Zyklamen
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Grama
Ciclamen
In Greek
Αγριάδα
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Cíclame
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Cyklamen
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Poaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Not Available
Tribe
Chlorideae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Cyclamen. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. 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 Bermuda Grass and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Cyclamen
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Bermuda Grass and Cyclamen Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Cyclamen are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Cyclamen
Care of Bermuda Grass and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Bermuda Grass 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.