Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
North America
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
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
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full 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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Rhizome division, 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
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Zyklamen
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Cyclamen
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Cyklamen
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cyclamen
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Cyclamen and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Cyclamen and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Cyclamen and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Cyclamen and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.