Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Grass
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Southwestern United States
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Requires watering in the growing season, 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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Sikalemen
हिरण घास
In German
Zyklamen
Deer Grass
In French
Cyclamen
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Cíclame
cervos grama
In Polish
Cyklamen
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
deer Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Deer Grass
Season and care of Cyclamen and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Deer Grass season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Deer Grass Physical Information
Cyclamen and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cyclamen and Deer Grass are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Deer Grass
Care of Cyclamen and Deer 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 Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.