Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not Available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
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
Not Available
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
Sikalemen
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Zyklamen
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
Ciclamen
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
Cíclame
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
Cyklamen
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Poaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silver Feather Grass and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Feather Grass and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Silver Feather Grass and Cyclamen. Silver Feather Grass doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Feather Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Feather Grass has allergic reactions like Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Feather Grass and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Cyclamen
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Silver Feather Grass and Cyclamen Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Cyclamen are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Cyclamen
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done 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 Silver Feather 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.
