Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
New Zealand
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Carex buchananii, Carex comans, Carex oshimensis, Carex testacea
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
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Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Root, Stem
Other Uses
deer resistant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
Sikalemen
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
Zyklamen
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Ciclamen
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
Cíclame
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Cyklamen
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Cyperaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Cyclamen
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Cyclamen Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Cyclamen are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Cyclamen
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Leatherleaf Sedge 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.