Autumn Crocus

Birch

About Autumn Crocus and Birch

Autumn Crocus

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey

Types

Colchicum autumnale

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

2560

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Habitat

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-7

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Fuchsia, Rose

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Broad

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Slugs

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Removes pimples

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used in paper industry

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Colchicum autumnale

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

भोज पत्र

In German

Herbstzeitlose

Birke

In French

colchique d'automne

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

cólquico

Abedul

In Greek

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

aftomn gema

bétula

In Polish

aftomn żółtka

Brzoza

In Latin

aftomn vitellus

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Fagales

Family

Liliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Colchicum

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Colchiceae

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

16034

1 27800

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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Birch

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

Autumn Crocus and Birch Physical Information

Autumn Crocus and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Birch are as follows:

Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Autumn Crocus and Birch

Care of Autumn Crocus and Birch 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 Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.