Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
13-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CATASETUM barbatum
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Bearded Catasetum Orchid, Orchid
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
bearded catasetum
In German
Herbstzeitlose
bärtigen catasetum
In French
colchique d'automne
catasetum barbu
In Spanish
cólquico
Catasetum barbudo
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
γενειοφόρος catasetum
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
catasetum barbudo
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
brodaty catasetum
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Volunt barbati Catasetum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Orchidales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Catasetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Catasetum
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Catasetum? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Bearded Catasetum. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Bearded Catasetum 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 Bearded Catasetum 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 Bearded Catasetum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Catasetum
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Catasetum is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Bearded Catasetum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Bearded Catasetum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available.
Autumn Crocus and Bearded Catasetum Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Bearded Catasetum physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Bearded Catasetum height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Catasetum are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Bearded Catasetum flower color: Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy and Ivory
- Bearded Catasetum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Catasetum
Care of Autumn Crocus and Bearded Catasetum 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 Bearded Catasetum pruning is done Not Available. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Catasetum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.