Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Grass
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
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Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 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
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
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Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Overdam घास
In German
Zyklamen
Overdam Grass
In French
Cyclamen
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Cyklamen
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Overdam Trawa
Family
Primulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Calamagrostis
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Cyclamen and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Cyclamen and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Cyclamen and Overdam Grass
Care of Cyclamen and Overdam 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 Overdam 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 Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.