Life Span
Perennial
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
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
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, 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, Medium
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, 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
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
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
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Andropogon
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Panicoideae
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:
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.