Cyclamen

Egyptian Papyrus

About Cyclamen and Egyptian Papyrus

Cyclamen

Egyptian Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Sedge or Rush

Origin

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

Africa

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus

Number of Varieties

242

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-97-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-7

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Green, Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Stem Planting

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, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly 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

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

fungus

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Insignificant

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

In Hindi

Sikalemen

पेपिरस संयंत्र

In German

Zyklamen

ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze

In French

Cyclamen

Papyrus égyptien

In Spanish

Ciclamen

Papiro egipcio

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Cíclame

Papiro egípcio

In Polish

Cyklamen

Papiro egipcio

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

CHARTA

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Agaricomycetes

Order

Ericales

Poales

Family

Primulaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Cariceae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

231

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Egyptian Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Egyptian Papyrus

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

Cyclamen and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information

Cyclamen and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Cyclamen and Egyptian Papyrus

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