Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
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
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Not Available
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Alaska fern
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Soft Shield Fern
Sikalemen
In German
Grannen-Schildfarn
Zyklamen
In French
Soft Shield Fern
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Soft Shield Fern
Ciclamen
In Greek
Soft Shield Fern
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Soft Shield Fern
Cíclame
In Polish
Soft Shield Fern
Cyklamen
In Latin
Soft Shield Fern
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Polypodiales
Ericales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Cyclamen
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Soft Shield Fern and Cyclamen
Season and care of Soft Shield Fern and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Soft Shield Fern and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Soft Shield Fern and Cyclamen Physical Information
Soft Shield Fern and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Soft Shield Fern and Cyclamen are as follows:
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Cyclamen
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern 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.