Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Kokospalme
In French
colchique d'automne
Cocotier
In Spanish
cólquico
El cocotero
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Coqueiro
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Coconut Tree
Care of Autumn Crocus and Coconut Tree 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 Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.