Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little 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
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Indian Grass
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
Sikalemen
In German
Indian Grass
Zyklamen
In French
Herbe indienne
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Hierba india
Ciclamen
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Cíclame
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Cyklamen
In Latin
Indian Grass
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Poaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Sorghastrum
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Cyclamen
Season and care of Indian Grass and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Indian Grass and Cyclamen Physical Information
Indian Grass and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Cyclamen are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Indian Grass and Cyclamen
Care of Indian Grass and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and 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. In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.