Life Span
Perennial
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
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
reseeds, Root Division
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
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
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
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
STIPA barbata
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Silver Feather Grass
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Silver Feather Grass
In German
Zyklamen
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
In French
Cyclamen
Argent Plume Herbe
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Silver Feather Grass
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Silver Feather Grass
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Prata Pena Relva
In Polish
Cyklamen
Silver Feather Grass
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Silver Feather Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Silver Feather Grass
Season and care of Cyclamen and Silver Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Silver Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Silver Feather Grass season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Silver Feather Grass Physical Information
Cyclamen and Silver Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Silver Feather Grass are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
- Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cyclamen and Silver Feather Grass
Care of Cyclamen and Silver Feather 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 Silver Feather 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 Silver Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.