Autumn Crocus

Alocasia

About Autumn Crocus and Alocasia

Autumn Crocus

Alocasia

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tender Perennial

1.3 Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey

Southeastern Asia

1.4 Types

Not available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Rainforest

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

6-9

10-15

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

1-8

1.8 Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

Arching/Fountain-shaped

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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7.60 cm

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90.00 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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7.60 cm

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90.00 cm

Rank: 85 (Overall)▶

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Fuchsia, Rose

White, Green

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

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2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Red, Orange

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Long Broad

Spade shaped

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, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Indeterminate

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Rhizome division, 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

Keep the Soil well drained

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

4.7 Pruning

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

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

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

slow-release fertilizers

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Slugs

No serious insect or disease problems

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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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19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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9% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !

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14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Not Available

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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Sometimes

5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available

5.12 Allergy

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Ground Cover

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Removes pimples

Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Insect Bites

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Colchicum autumnale

Alocasia brisbanensis

7.2 Common Name

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi

7.2.1 In Hindi

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

Alocasia

7.2.2 In German

Herbstzeitlose

Alocasia

7.2.3 In French

colchique d'automne

Alocasia

7.2.4 In Spanish

cólquico

Alocasia

7.2.5 In Greek

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

Alocasia

7.2.6 In Portuguese

aftomn gema

Alocasia

7.2.7 In Polish

aftomn żółtka

Alocasia

7.2.8 In Latin

aftomn vitellus

Aglaonema

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

8.4 Order

Liliales

Arales

8.5 Family

Liliaceae

Araceae

8.6 Genus

Colchicum

Alocasia

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Colchiceae

Colocasieae

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Aroideae

8.10 Number of Species

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160

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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Alocasia

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

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Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Alocasia

Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Alocasia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Autumn Crocus and Alocasia Physical Information

Autumn Crocus and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Alocasia are as follows:

Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green

Care of Autumn Crocus and Alocasia

Care of Autumn Crocus and Alocasia 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 Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.