Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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 regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Kirschtomate
In French
colchique d'automne
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
cólquico
Tomate cherry
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Tomate cereja
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Solaneae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Cherry Tomato season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Cherry Tomato
Care of Autumn Crocus and Cherry Tomato 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 Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.