Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
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Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Amur Maple
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
अमुर मेपल
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Amur-Ahorn
In French
colchique d'automne
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
cólquico
arce de Amur
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
de bordo amur
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
klon amur
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Amur Maple
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Amur Maple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Amur Maple Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Amur Maple are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Amur Maple
Care of Autumn Crocus and Amur Maple 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 Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.