Cyclamen

Giant Reed

About Cyclamen and Giant Reed

Cyclamen

Giant Reed

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Grass

Origin

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

Southern Europe

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Arundo, Carrizo

Number of Varieties

245

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12 - 1

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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm18.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

0.75 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

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 Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

From Rhizomes, 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

Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

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

Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

Sometimes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem

Bark, Sap

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum

ARUNDO donax

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

Giant Reed

In Hindi

Sikalemen

नरकट

In German

Zyklamen

Pfahlrohr

In French

Cyclamen

Arundo donax

In Spanish

Ciclamen

Arundo donax

In Greek

κυκλάμινο

Arundo donax

In Portuguese

Cíclame

Cana-do-reino

In Polish

Cyklamen

Lasecznica trzcinowata

In Latin

Cyclamīnos

Arundo donax

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Dicotyledonae

Liliopsida

Order

Ericales

Cyperales

Family

Primulaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Cyclamen

Arundo

Clade

Commelinids

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

233

1 27800

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Properties of Cyclamen and Giant Reed

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

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Season and Care of Cyclamen and Giant Reed

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

Cyclamen and Giant Reed Physical Information

Cyclamen and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Giant Reed are as follows:

Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Giant Reed flower color:
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Cyclamen and Giant Reed

Care of Cyclamen and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.