Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
World/Pandemic
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Papyrus
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
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Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, 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
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
dwarf papyrus
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
colchique d'automne
papyrus nain
In Spanish
cólquico
papiro enano
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
papiro anão
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Papyrus. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Autumn Crocus and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.