Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Spider Mites
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Elephant Ear
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Elephant Ear
In French
colchique d'automne
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
cólquico
Elephant Ear
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Elephant Ear
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Elephant Ear
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Elephant Ear season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Autumn Crocus and Elephant Ear
Care of Autumn Crocus and Elephant Ear 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 Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
