Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Aaron Caladium
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Aaron Caladium
In French
colchique d'automne
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
cólquico
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Aaron Caladium. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Autumn Crocus does not have fragrant flowers. Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly. 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 Autumn Crocus and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Aaron Caladium
Care of Autumn Crocus and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
