Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
New Zealand
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Fern like
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
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
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CAREX buchananii
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Leatherleaf Sedge
In German
Zyklamen
Leatherleaf Sedge
In French
Cyclamen
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Polish
Cyklamen
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Leatherleaf Sedge
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Lilopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Leatherleaf Sedge
Season and care of Cyclamen and Leatherleaf Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Leatherleaf Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Leatherleaf Sedge season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Cyclamen and Leatherleaf Sedge Physical Information
Cyclamen and Leatherleaf Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Leatherleaf Sedge are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
- Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Care of Cyclamen and Leatherleaf Sedge
Care of Cyclamen and Leatherleaf Sedge 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 Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.