Autumn Crocus

Elephant Bush

About Autumn Crocus and Elephant Bush

Autumn Crocus

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Succulent

Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey

Southern Africa

Types

Colchicum autumnale

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

2530

0 40000

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Habitat

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Fuchsia, Rose

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Broad

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 if you want to improve plant shape, 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, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Slugs

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Removes pimples

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Colchicum autumnale

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

Elephant Bush

In German

Herbstzeitlose

Elephant Bush

In French

colchique d'automne

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

cólquico

elefante Bush

In Greek

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

aftomn gema

elefante de Bush

In Polish

aftomn żółtka

Elephant Bush

In Latin

aftomn vitellus

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Caryophyllales

Family

Liliaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Colchicum

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Colchiceae

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1601

1 27800

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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Elephant Bush. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Autumn Crocus and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Autumn Crocus and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Autumn Crocus and Elephant Bush

Care of Autumn Crocus and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.