Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
China
Types
Colchicum autumnale
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Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Daphne plant
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
colchique d'automne
plante Daphne
In Spanish
cólquico
planta de Daphne
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Daphne planta
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Daphne roślin
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Daphne plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Daphne. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Daphne 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 Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Daphne
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Daphne season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Daphne Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Daphne are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Daphne
Care of Autumn Crocus and Daphne 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 Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.