About Autumn Crocus and Candelabro
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Not Available
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
candelabro
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
candelabro
In German
Herbstzeitlose
candelabro
In French
colchique d'automne
candelabro
In Spanish
cólquico
candelabro
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
candelabro
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
candelabro
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
candelabro
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Candelabro. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Candelabro 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 Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Candelabro
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Candelabro season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Candelabro is Not Available while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabro is Not Available.
Autumn Crocus and Candelabro Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Candelabro are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
- Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Autumn Crocus and Candelabro
Care of Autumn Crocus and Candelabro 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 Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.