Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Fern
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
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
when new, water every week
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 Shade, 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
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Alaska fern
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Soft Shield Fern
In German
Zyklamen
Grannen-Schildfarn
In French
Cyclamen
Soft Shield Fern
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Soft Shield Fern
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Soft Shield Fern
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Soft Shield Fern
In Polish
Cyklamen
Soft Shield Fern
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Soft Shield Fern
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Filicopsida
Order
Ericales
Polypodiales
Family
Primulaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Polystichum
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Soft Shield Fern
Season and care of Cyclamen and Soft Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Soft Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Soft Shield Fern season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Soft Shield Fern Physical Information
Cyclamen and Soft Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Soft Shield Fern are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
- Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Cyclamen and Soft Shield Fern
Care of Cyclamen and Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.