Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings, Root Plants, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Prune for size control
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Bacterial Gall, Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Eye Problems, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
ARDISIA crenata
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Coralberry
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Coralberry
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Coralberry
In French
colchique d'automne
Coralberry
In Spanish
cólquico
Coralberry
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Coralberry
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Coralberry
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Coralberry
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Coralberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Coralberry
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Coralberry? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Coralberry. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Coralberry 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 Coralberry 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 Coralberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Coralberry
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Coralberry is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Coralberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Coralberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Coralberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Coralberry is Acidic.
Autumn Crocus and Coralberry Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Coralberry physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Coralberry height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Coralberry are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Coralberry flower color: White and Pink
- Coralberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Coralberry
Care of Autumn Crocus and Coralberry 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 Coralberry pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Prune for size control. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coralberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.