Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
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, Western United States, California, Canada
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
Bog Garden, Ponds
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged 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
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
Sikalemen
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Zyklamen
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Ciclamen
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Cíclame
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Cyklamen
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Typhaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Cyclamen
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Cyclamen Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Cyclamen are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Cyclamen
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged 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 Narrowleaf Cattail 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.
