Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Africa
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Dracaena
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Dracaena
In French
colchique d'automne
Dracaena
In Spanish
cólquico
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Dracaena
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Dracena
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Dracaena. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Dracaena 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 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 and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Dracaena season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Dracaena Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dracaena 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 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 needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.