About Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
no pruning required
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
meadow saffron
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Herbstzeitlose
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Estado de conservación
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron. Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Arching Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Arching Brassia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron
Care of Arching Brassia and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
