Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
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, 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, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Clamshell Orchid
In French
colchique d'automne
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
cólquico
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Orchidales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Prosthechea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Clamshell Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Clamshell Orchid? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Clamshell Orchid. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Autumn Crocus and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Autumn Crocus and Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
