Autumn Crocus

Agave

About Autumn Crocus and Agave

Autumn Crocus

Agave

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Cactus or Succulent

1.3 Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey

Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

1.4 Types

Not available

Agave americana Agave angustifolia Agave shawii

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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200

Rank: 27 (Overall)▶

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411 (About Canna)

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1.5 Habitat

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

6-9

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1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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1.8 Sunset Zone

21,22

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1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

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2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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7.60 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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7.60 cm

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243.84 (About Acerola)

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Fuchsia, Rose

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2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

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2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Brown

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

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2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

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2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

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2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

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2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Long Broad

Long linear and narrow

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam

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3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

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3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

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3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

3.3 Tolerances

Drought

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4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Does not require lot of watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

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4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam

Not Available

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

4.7 Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Slugs

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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3% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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48% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

Not Available

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

Not Available

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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9% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

Not Available

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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14% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.5 Showy Bark

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1% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Not Available

5.8 Evergreen

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2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

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5.12 Allergy

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

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6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Removes pimples

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6.1.3 Edible Uses

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56% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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39% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !

6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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All Cactus Garden Plants have it !

6.5 Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Colchicum autumnale

AGAVE

7.2 Common Name

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

Century plant

7.2.1 In Hindi

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

रामबांस

7.2.2 In German

Herbstzeitlose

Agave

7.2.3 In French

colchique d'automne

Agave

7.2.4 In Spanish

cólquico

Agave

7.2.5 In Greek

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

Agave

7.2.6 In Portuguese

aftomn gema

Agave

7.2.7 In Polish

aftomn żółtka

Agawa

7.2.8 In Latin

aftomn vitellus

Agave

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

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8.3 Class

Liliopsida

8.4 Order

Liliales

Asparagales

8.5 Family

Liliaceae

Agavaceae

8.6 Genus

Colchicum

Agave

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Colchiceae

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8.9 Subfamily

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Agavoideae

8.10 Number of Species

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160

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199

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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Agave

Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Agave? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Agave. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Agave 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 Agave 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 Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Agave

Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Agave season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Agave is Not Available.

Autumn Crocus and Agave Physical Information

Autumn Crocus and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Agave are as follows:

Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available

Care of Autumn Crocus and Agave

Care of Autumn Crocus and Agave 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 Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.