Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fern
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Australia
Types
Not available
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
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
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CYATHEA australis
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Rough Tree Fern
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Australian Tree Fern
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Australian Baumfarn
In French
colchique d'automne
Australian Arbre Fern
In Spanish
cólquico
Helecho de árbol australiano
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Australian Tree Fern
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Australijski Drzewo paproci
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Fern tree Australia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pteridopsida
Order
Liliales
Cyatheales
Family
Liliaceae
Cyatheaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Australian Tree Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Australian Tree Fern? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Australian Tree Fern. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Australian Tree Fern 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 Australian Tree Fern 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 Australian Tree Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Australian Tree Fern
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Australian Tree Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Australian Tree Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Australian Tree Fern season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Australian Tree Fern Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Australian Tree Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Australian Tree Fern are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
- Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Australian Tree Fern
Care of Autumn Crocus and Australian Tree Fern 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 Australian Tree Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
