Cyclamen

Broomsedge

About Cyclamen and Broomsedge

Cyclamen

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Grass

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

24-

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Insignificant

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

Sikalemen

Broomsedge grass

In German

Zyklamen

broomsedge Gras

In French

Cyclamen

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

Ciclamen

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

Cíclame

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Cyklamen

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Liliopsida

Order

Ericales

Cyperales

Family

Primulaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

231

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Cyclamen and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Cyclamen and Broomsedge. Cyclamen doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Cyclamen does not have fragrant flowers. Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. 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 Cyclamen and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Broomsedge

Season and care of Cyclamen and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Broomsedge season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cyclamen and Broomsedge Physical Information

Cyclamen and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Broomsedge are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Cyclamen and Broomsedge

Care of Cyclamen and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.