Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Grass
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
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
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
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
Fibre
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Needle Grass
In German
Zyklamen
Nadel- Gras
In French
Cyclamen
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Cíclame
agulha Relva
In Polish
Cyklamen
igła do trawy
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
acus Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Lilopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Stipeae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Needle Grass
Season and care of Cyclamen and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Needle Grass season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Needle Grass Physical Information
Cyclamen and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Needle Grass are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cyclamen and Needle Grass
Care of Cyclamen and Needle 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 Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.