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About Cyclamen and Muhly Grass

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Tubers
Grass

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean

Types

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Lindheimer's muhly

Number of Varieties

2425
0 40000
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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

7-1
12 - 3

Sunset Zone

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

0.54 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

0.75 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, White
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

-
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Silver
Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

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
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Ladybug beetles

Allergy

Respiratory problems
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
-

Part of Plant Used

Root, Stem
Whole plant

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyclamen Persicum
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris

Common Name

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Pink Muhly Grass

In Hindi

Sikalemen
Muhly Grass

In German

Zyklamen
hairawn muhly

In French

Cyclamen
muhly herbe

In Spanish

Ciclamen
muhly Grass

In Greek

κυκλάμινο
Muhly Grass

In Portuguese

Cíclame
muhly grama

In Polish

Cyklamen
Muhly Trawa

In Latin

Cyclamīnos
Muhly Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida

Order

Ericales
Cyperales

Family

Primulaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Cyclamen
Muhlenbergia

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cyclamineae
-

Subfamily

Myrsinoideae
-

Number of Species

2340
1 27800
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Properties of Cyclamen and Muhly Grass

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

Season and Care of Cyclamen and Muhly Grass

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

Cyclamen and Muhly Grass Physical Information

Cyclamen and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Muhly Grass are as follows:

  • Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White

  • Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

  • Muhly Grass flower color: Pink

  • Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Cyclamen and Muhly Grass

Care of Cyclamen and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.