Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
North America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Grass
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
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Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Itchiness
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
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Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Sikalemen
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Zyklamen
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Ciclamen
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Cíclame
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Cyklamen
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Cyperaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Cyclamen
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Softstem Bulrush and Cyclamen Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Cyclamen are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Cyclamen
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.