Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Grass
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
China, Japan
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Divison
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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 the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Sikalemen
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Zyklamen
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Cyclamen
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Ciclamen
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Cyklamen
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Cyclamen and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Cyclamen and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cyclamen and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Cyclamen and Buddha's Belly 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 Buddha's Belly Bamboo pruning is done Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.