Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Grass
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Eastern Asia, Australia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Grassland, open forests, wastelands, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Ivory, Rose, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Conduplicate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, 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
occasional watering once established
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
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
eyespot, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
songbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
PENNISETUM alopecuroides
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Chinese Fountaingrass, Fountaingrass
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Fountaingrass
In German
Zyklamen
Fountaingrass
In French
Cyclamen
Fountaingrass
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Fountaingrass
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Fountaingrass
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Fountaingrass
In Polish
Cyklamen
Fountaingrass
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Fountaingrass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Pennisetum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Fountaingrass
Season and care of Cyclamen and Fountaingrass is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Fountaingrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Fountaingrass season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Fountaingrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Fountaingrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Fountaingrass Physical Information
Cyclamen and Fountaingrass physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Fountaingrass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Fountaingrass are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Fountaingrass flower color: Ivory, Rose and Tan
- Fountaingrass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cyclamen and Fountaingrass
Care of Cyclamen and Fountaingrass 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 Fountaingrass 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 Fountaingrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.