Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Argentina
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Cholla
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
colchique d'automne
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
cólquico
planta de Cholla
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
planta Salão
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
roślin Hall
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Cylindropuntieae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Cholla. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Cholla
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Cholla season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Cholla Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Cholla are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Autumn Crocus and Cholla
Care of Autumn Crocus and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.