Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Madagascar
Types
Not available
Broadleaf evergreen
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Dracaena marginata
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Dracaena marginata
In French
colchique d'automne
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
cólquico
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Dracena marginata
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Marginata
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Marginata? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Marginata. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Dracaena Marginata season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
- Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Marginata
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata pruning is done 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 Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.