Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
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
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Dancing Bulb
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Dancing Bulb
In French
colchique d'automne
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
cólquico
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Dancing Bulb
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Dancing Bulb? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Dancing Bulb. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Dancing Bulb season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Autumn Crocus and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dancing Bulb
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.