Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
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
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Fall, Late Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
Adequately
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
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
cut main flower spike, 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, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
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, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
maiden grass
Sikalemen
In German
Mädchen Gras
Zyklamen
In French
herbe de jeune fille
Cyclamen
In Spanish
hierba doncella
Ciclamen
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
Cíclame
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
Cyklamen
In Latin
virgo herba
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Poaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Cyclamen
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Cyclamen
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Maiden Grass and Cyclamen Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Cyclamen are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Cyclamen
Care of Maiden Grass and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike 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 Maiden 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.