Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, 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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Epidendrum
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Epidendrum
In French
colchique d'automne
Epidendrum
In Spanish
cólquico
Epidendrum
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Epidendrum
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Epidendrum
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
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Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Epidendrum
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Epidendrum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Epidendrum Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Epidendrum are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Epidendrum
Care of Autumn Crocus and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.