Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Grass
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
China
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Not marine, Terrícola
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Lime Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 Deeply, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Attracts
Not Available
Mites
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Dermatitis, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Unknown
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
In Hindi
Sikalemen
काला बांस
In German
Zyklamen
schwarzer Bambus
In French
Cyclamen
bambou noir
In Spanish
Ciclamen
negro de bambú
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Black Bamboo
In Polish
Cyklamen
Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
niger Bamboo
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Black Bamboo
Season and care of Cyclamen and Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Black Bamboo season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Black Bamboo Physical Information
Cyclamen and Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Black Bamboo are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Black Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Care of Cyclamen and Black Bamboo
Care of Cyclamen and Black Bamboo 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 Black Bamboo pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.