Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Bear Grass
In German
Zyklamen
Bärn-Gras
In French
Cyclamen
ours Herbe
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Hierba de oso
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Cíclame
bear Grass
In Polish
Cyklamen
miś Trawa
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Nolina Michx
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Bear Grass
Season and care of Cyclamen and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Bear Grass season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Bear Grass Physical Information
Cyclamen and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Bear Grass are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Cyclamen and Bear Grass
Care of Cyclamen and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.