Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Sikalemen
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Zyklamen
In French
colchique d'automne
Cyclamen
In Spanish
cólquico
Ciclamen
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Cíclame
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Cyklamen
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Liliaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Tribe
Colchiceae
Cyclamineae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Cyclamen
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Autumn Crocus and Cyclamen Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Cyclamen are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Cyclamen
Care of Autumn Crocus and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.