Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
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, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Chionodoxa
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Chionodoxa
In French
colchique d'automne
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
cólquico
Chionodoxa
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Chionodoxa
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Chionodoxa
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Chionodoxa. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Chionodoxa
Care of Autumn Crocus and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.