Autumn Crocus

Arbutus

About Autumn Crocus and Arbutus

Autumn Crocus

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey

Types

Colchicum autumnale

Number of Varieties

2512

0 40000

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Habitat

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Fuchsia, Rose

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Broad

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Slugs

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Removes pimples

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Colchicum autumnale

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

Arbutus

In Hindi

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

सदाबहार

In German

Herbstzeitlose

Erdbeerbaum

In French

colchique d'automne

arbousier

In Spanish

cólquico

Arbitus

In Greek

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

aftomn gema

árbuto

In Polish

aftomn żółtka

mącznik

In Latin

aftomn vitellus

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Liliales

Ericales

Family

Liliaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Colchicum

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Colchiceae

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

1608

1 27800

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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Arbutus

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

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Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Arbutus

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

Autumn Crocus and Arbutus Physical Information

Autumn Crocus and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Arbutus are as follows:

Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Autumn Crocus and Arbutus

Care of Autumn Crocus and Arbutus 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 Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.