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, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Ornamental Grass
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
marshes, Riverbanks, Sandy areas, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Light Yellow, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Red, Dark Green, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season
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
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Animal Feed, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
TRIPSACUM dactyloides
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Eastern Gamagrass
In Hindi
Sikalemen
पूर्वी Gamagrass
In German
Zyklamen
Eastern Gamagrass
In French
Cyclamen
Gamagrass Orient
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Maicillo del Este
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Ανατολική Gamagrass
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Gamagrass Oriental
In Polish
Cyklamen
Eastern Gamagrass
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Orientalium Gamagrass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Eastern Gamagrass
Season and care of Cyclamen and Eastern Gamagrass is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Eastern Gamagrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Eastern Gamagrass season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Eastern Gamagrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Eastern Gamagrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Eastern Gamagrass Physical Information
Cyclamen and Eastern Gamagrass physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Eastern Gamagrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Eastern Gamagrass are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Eastern Gamagrass flower color: Light Yellow and Orange Red
- Eastern Gamagrass leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Cyclamen and Eastern Gamagrass
Care of Cyclamen and Eastern Gamagrass 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 Eastern Gamagrass 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 Eastern Gamagrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.