About Aibika and Autumn Crocus
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Tropical Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, wastelands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist, Rich
Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Bedding, Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Rich
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Abelmoschus manihot
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Aibika, hibiscus spinach, ibika, bele
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
aibika
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Maniok-Bisameibisch
Herbstzeitlose
In French
L'Aibika
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Aibika
cólquico
In Greek
aibika
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Aibika
aftomn gema
In Polish
aibika
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
aibika
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Abelmoschus
Colchicum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Aibika and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Aibika and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Aibika and Autumn Crocus. Aibika doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Aibika does not have fragrant flowers. Aibika has allergic reactions like and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like . 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 Aibika and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aibika and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Aibika and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Aibika and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aibika season is Early Spring and Spring and Autumn Crocus season is Early Spring and Spring. The type of soil for Aibika is Moist, Rich and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Aibika is and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Aibika and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Aibika and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Aibika height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Aibika and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Aibika flower color: White
Aibika leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Aibika and Autumn Crocus
Care of Aibika and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aibika pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aibika needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.