Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not available
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CITRUS
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Citrus
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Zitruspflanzen
In French
colchique d'automne
Citrus
In Spanish
cólquico
Citrus
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Citrus
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Citrus é um género
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Cytrus
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
citrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Citrus
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Citrus? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Citrus. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Citrus 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 Citrus 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 Citrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Citrus
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Citrus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Citrus Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Citrus are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Citrus
Care of Autumn Crocus and Citrus 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 Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.